Drops of Sunshine - Daily Bread

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can pretend to be knowledgeable and can pass off having an understanding of something. But you can't really fake wisdom. When it comes knowing how to effectively apply God's word in our lives, we need his guidance. Only then can we be those well seasoned dishes.

 Some people get frustrated when kids, and even adults, repeatedly ask "why?" We're so fortunate that God does not experience the same frustration with us because there are many times where that is the only question we have. We have the assurance, however, that if we trust and rely confidently in him, he won't fail us.

For those of us that grew up in church, we have to be careful not to fall into the trap of repeating words we've heard over the years and not having any understanding. The best way to gain it, is to seek Jesus for ourselves. We will not find a better teacher than the Holy Ghost. If we lack understanding, all we need to do is ask God to grant it. Then, we need to listen for his response.

Even the most beautiful weeds are still weeds and can be very detrimental to the health of your garden. This is another reason that we need to be continually developing our understanding of all things spiritual.

 In the television show Star Trek, Spock was quick to note if anything defied logic. To our human mind, faith falls into the category of the illogical. Yet, for generations, God continues to prove that when we are faced with things that seem illogical or even impossible, it's his wisdom and clarity we should desire in those moments.

In contrast to those that know what the right thing to do is and choose not to do it, are those who simply didn't know. Growing up, my siblings, my cousins, and I were quick to plead ignorance if it would spare us from being chastised when we all got in trouble. But the takeaway for me has always been learning what's right. Once I learn it, I have a responsibility to uphold it. However, many don't want that responsibility.