Pastor
Chris
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God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of
heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore (1 Kings 4:29).
The word translated
"wisdom" above is the Greek "phronesis"
and it’s a force that controls you. It’s a spiritual elixir that locates you
within the framework of God’s will, beyond your natural understanding, causing
you to do God’s things God’s way, in God’s time for God’s purpose!
It’s also a mind-set; an excellent mind-set that causes you to think in a
certain way and to say the right things in the right way at the right time for
the right purpose in the right place.
This was the wisdom
Solomon received from the Lord that caused him to excel in good judgment, so
much so that the Bible says, "…there came of all people to hear the wisdom
of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom"
(1Kings 4:34). God gave Solomon extraordinary amplitude of comprehension; he
had practical wisdom.
"Phronesis"
propels you to make accurate choices, sound judgments and decisions, and to do
things right the first time. You can develop
"phronesis" through studying and meditating on the Word of God and
through praying in the Holy Ghost—speaking in tongues. "O,
but I thought the Word says Christ has been made unto us wisdom from God?"
you might ask.
Yes. But that wisdom is
"sophia" (Greek) which means theoretical wisdom, or insight into
reality; it means all the collective understanding of all things. There’s also
a third kind of wisdom called "sunesis"; this is critical wisdom; the
ability to understand concepts and see relationships between them. It suggests
a quickness of apprehension; the penetrating consideration which precedes
actions. Whereas, "phronesis"
is practical wisdom; it’s a force that makes you do and say the right
things before you even think.
God gives you
"sophia"—insight into reality, so that you can have
"sunesis"—an understanding, for the purpose of developing in you
"phronesis"; a mind-set for a successful and extraordinary life.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you
for your Word that imparts wisdom to my spirit, and gives me a mind-set for
success, victory and dominion. I deal excellently in all my affairs today, and
make accurate judgments and decisions because of your wisdom that propels me
from within, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d
y: James 1:5
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan: Acts
27:27-44, Psalms 23-25
2 Year Reading Plan: Luke
10:10-24, Joshua 19
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