Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Why did I choose the name "Devise2bWise"?



The connotation is that you have to plan to be wise.  Wisdom is given abundantly to those who ask for it (James 1:5); we are not inherently wise, especially in a fallen world when we are meant for eternity with Christ.  God created a world that was perfect, but then that whole Adam and Eve thing happened, the world was given over to the enemy for a time, and we subsequently needed a Savior.  It's pertinent and crucial that we seek wisdom in order to live at God's potential for us as His children.

Psalm 111:10 says:  "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding.  To him belongs eternal praise."  Fear of the Lord refers to reverence for what Christ has done for us.  When you accept Jesus Christ as your savior, you become a new creation with fresh, godly desires (2 Corinthians 5:17).  These desires will help to fuel your search for wisdom in Christ.



Accepting Christ as your Savior is not a cakewalk, however.  In order to pursue a righteous, Christ-centered life, you must be a force to be reckoned with!  However, remember that you do still live in a fallen world, and thus, you are susceptible to temptation.  But!  Yes, there's a but!  But, having accepted Christ, know that when "you are tempted, He will provide a way out so that you can stand up under it," (1 Corinthians 10:13).  Hebrews 4:15-16 tells us that Jesus was "tempted in every way" and is able to "sympathize with our weaknesses" and that we are to "approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."  I know that I am referencing a lot of biblical truth, but when times are tough (whether it be emotionally, physically, mentally, etc), you MUST know the Word, the sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17), in order to live a victorious life!  Choose God's word over emotions, because emotions are constantly changing whereas "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!" (Hebrews 13:8)


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