I am currently reading the book The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer. So far it has been a theologically challenging book as I have come to better understand the character and attributes of God. One particular attribute that has left me baffled yet encouraged is His wisdom. Tozer explains that we need to hold to the truth of God's infinte wisdom in order to understand God. We cannot only hold to that understanding but in faith and prayer we must bring that into our every day experiences. "To believe actively that our Heavenly Father constantly spreads around us providential circumstances that work for our present good and our everlasting well being brings to the sould a veritable benedication. Most of us go through life praying little, planning a little, jockeying for position, hoping but never being quite certain of anything, and always secretly afraid that we will miss the way. This is a tragic waste of truth and never gives rest to the heart. There is a better way. It is to repudiate our own wisdom and take instead the infinite wisdom of God. Our insistence upon seeing ahead is natural enough, but it is a real hindrance to our spiritual progress. God has charged Himself with full repsonsibility for our eternal happiness and stands ready to take over the management of our lives the moment we turn to faith to Him."
God constantly encourages us to TRUST Him! Why is it that it is so difficult to trust an all-knowing, all-powerful, never-changing God? In our fleshly nature we fail to realize that the God who was faithful to save us from eternity apart from Him is faithful to guide us in the small things as well as the big. We must cling to God's character and by His Word and through faith trust in His wisdom!
"To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his."Job 12:13
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