To truly gain wisdom and to find understanding we must develop the ability to really listen. Not to be concerned with making our own point but to put ourselves in the place of those who are speaking. When you read the words of Jesus in the bible just breezing through it may not give you a sense of clarity. When Jesus spoke He was speaking to all of us not only the people alive at His time. To understand His message is to step out of your life in this world for a moment and consider where God is working in your life. One of the phrases I like to use is a summary of this website…“to know Him and to make Him known” When the Holy Spirit works into us and transforms us we then become equipped to go out and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ and the Gospels to others. This journey is different for all of us and our impact is not measured by how many others we teach like a score sheet. Our mission is to receive the Word of God, let it transfigure our mind and attitude, then use our new self to serve. May the wisdom and peace of the Lord be in you.
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires.”
James 1:19-20
(This photo was taken in July of 2018 on Lake Superior in the Apostle Islands area)
