Be careful then how you live not as unwise, but as wise. Ephesians 5:15
Being wise. That seems an odd call from God doesn’t it? And yet, wisdom was the very first thing God created as Proverbs 3:19 states. Many times I feel I know nothing. God constantly has a way of reminding me when I think I have it all figured out, well, no Brandon, I’m God, you’re not.
I could never have told you my best friend could come from the place where it has. He came from a mish mash unit, a broken family connection we have, he’s got personal challenges. And yet, I know he’ll be there for me and I’ll be there for him. I also have reconnected with someone from my past who I also couldn’t possibly have predicted. We went to school together fourteen years ago, and I thought this person was just not worth being around. She was not my cup of tea. And yet, God opened the door to conversation, and it’s truly been a joy to be able to talk again. I could not have possibly imagined me being this close to my brother as I am now. Oh I probably could have imagined loving him, but now I soak up every moment I get to spend with him, what a magical time. And even my mother falls into that category. Even a few years ago, I would’ve laughed if you’d have mentioned to me Mom’s name because I felt we were just world’s apart in our thinking and feeling towards each other. And now, I love my mother to pieces. I truly look forward to our times together.
Friends, God’s way of wisdom, the first thing he ever created makes things possible, many things we just don’t think can happen. We just have to do one thing. Keep the door open. Keep our heart’s door cracked a bit for God to get in there, and work on our nerves, our grudges, our biases, our thinking we know what’s going on. And somehow, someway, he’ll do things we never would do on our own with us.
What is God calling you to do friends to live wisely? Where is God calling you to go you wouldn’t normally go? Who is God calling you to talk to you otherwise just wouldn’t? How is God calling you to accomplish something you just don’t think you can get through or do? What situation do you think is just too difficult, God just can’t make good on?
It’s my prayer whatever the answer, God would allow the heart’s door for you, for me, for all of us to be cracked just a bit. And together, we can live wisely, and honor and glorify God as we walk the road and follow Christ. And if we do, the family of God will draw closer together, and if we do it carefully and intentionally, God will surprise us with blessings we never thought possible or even considered. So live wise, don’t think he can’t because he always can! Keep your heart’s door cracked open, there’s good things coming.
To God be the glory in Jesus name
Pastor Brandon
Morning Worship at 10:15 am
with Pastor Brandon,
enjoy the feeling of home and family.
All are Welcome.