901 Wisdom is Light for Marketplace Faith - Ecclesiastes 2:13

Do you consider yourself wise?   And I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness. Ecclesiastes 2:13 NASB   Every day, you need wisdom. Wisdom is applied knowledge or the ability to skillfully apply knowledge. Many of us believe in Jesus. But we need wisdom or our faith won't make much difference in the day-to-day of our workplace.   The CSB says, "there is an advantage to wisdom over folly like the advantage of light over darkness." The existence of light means the absence of darkness. The existence of wisdom means the absence of folly.   Where do we need more wisdom? What are we doing that seems futile or impotent? Let's be wise today. How can we add wisdom to what we do?   First, we can remember that wisdom comes from God. Proverbs 9:10 says "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.   Second, we must ask for it. James 1:5 says "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach and it will be given him."   Third, we must believe God will provide it. James 1:6 continues, "But let him ask in faith, with no doubting.   Ask God for wisdom today. He will not give you some great principle. He will suggest some actions. They may even seem a bit foolish. But if you asked for wisdom and got what seems like a silly idea, maybe you should do it. God may be testing your faith and challenging you to go to another level.   Let wisdom inform your daily ministry. That's right. You're a minister. You are on a mission, the one Jesus gave you. And that mission includes what you do today. It's a ministry to the people you work with today. So put on the full armor of God and get to work. God will use you in the lives of people. And it will start with some wisdom he gives because you have faith.   Please share these podcasts with someone. If you enjoy these podcasts and if they challenge you, why not tell someone else. You can point them to us on any platform or they can go to www.FollowerOfOne.org/podcast to subscribe using just about any podcast app.