Day 117
James 1:5 Amplified Version
"If any of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask of the giving God [Who gives] to everyone liberally and ungrudgingly, without reproaching or faultfinding, and it will be given him."
Why would James suggest that we ask God for wisdom if we lacked it? It appears as though we should not accept a lack of wisdom in the time of need. James went on to say that God gives it liberally, without finding fault with us. That is indicative of God's desire for us to always have the understanding we need, as well as direction on how to proceed.
The Bible states in James 1:6 that we should ask in faith, without doubting, if we hope to receive wisdom from God. If we are told to have faith and not doubt, then that alone indicates that the wisdom is certainly available to us. If we know that it is available to us, then there is no need for doubt.
Since God gives wisdom generously, it is up to us how much we have. The limitations are not on His end. Proverbs contains several admonitions for us to get wisdom. Again, this shows that wisdom is available. Let us increase in wisdom today by asking for it and by confessing that we have it by faith. Solomon suggested that we call wisdom our sister and understanding our close friend.
I believe I receive wisdom from God today. Wisdom is my sister and understanding, my close friend.