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October 11, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Storehouse of Wisdom

Opening Verse

“For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.”
— Ecclesiastes 7:12 (KJV)

Introduction

When you feel unequipped, uncertain, or confused, the issue might not be what’s missing around you—it might be what’s missing within you. Wisdom is not something we find on a shelf. It is something God plants in us when we seek Him sincerely.

Devotional Story

He entered the store with a mission: to find what he thought he needed. But as he walked up and down the aisles, everything looked picked over. Shelves that once were full now stood nearly bare. Only two items remained, and they weren’t what he had in mind.

Behind the counter stood a man; confident, composed, and absolutely mistaken. “We’re fully stocked,” he said with a straight face. But the young man looked again and saw the truth: almost nothing was there.

He felt the weight of frustration rise. He was trying to get ready for something. He needed tools, something solid to face the unknown. But he was surrounded by emptiness and misdirection. That clerk’s voice, firm yet clueless, rang out again: “You just aren’t looking hard enough.”

He left the store discouraged, but as he walked away, something clicked in his spirit. Maybe the store wasn’t supposed to supply him. Maybe the real inventory was supposed to come from God. That night, instead of searching another shelf, he opened the Word. What he found there was more than supply; it was life.

What This Means

We often chase after physical or emotional tools to help us feel “prepared”: advice from others, confidence boosts, or even distractions. But real equipping begins with wisdom from God. You can have money, skills, or connections and still feel empty. But wisdom gives life to those who have it.

The man in the store is like many of us; looking in the wrong place for strength. The clerk? That could be the voice of pride, false security, or even worldly advice that tells you you’re fine when you’re not.

Think About This

  • Are you mistaking noise for wisdom?

  • Have you been listening to voices that sound sure but aren’t anchored in truth?

  • Are you depending on what’s “in stock” in the world when God wants you to seek what’s eternal?

Prayer

Lord, I don’t want to walk through life half-prepared and deceived. Open my eyes to the truth. Show me when I’m relying on the wrong sources. Give me the kind of wisdom that only You can provide: the kind that gives life, clarity, and peace. I want Your truth over my own perception. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
— James 1:5 (KJV)

 

December 3, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

Ask God, He Will Show You

Opening Verse:

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” – James 1:5 (KJV)

Introduction:

Life is filled with decisions, both big and small. Sometimes, the right path isn’t clear, and uncertainty weighs heavy on our hearts. In those moments, we often forget one simple truth: God is ready and willing to guide us if we simply ask. He is the source of all wisdom, and His answers bring clarity, peace, and purpose.

Devotional Story:

In a small Russian village, a woman named Yelena found herself overwhelmed. She had been offered two job opportunities—one with a higher salary but requiring her to move far from her aging parents, and another closer to home but offering less pay. Yelena spent sleepless nights analyzing pros and cons, yet peace eluded her.

One night, she knelt by her bed, tears streaming down her face, and prayed, “Lord, I don’t know what to do. Please show me the way.” She remembered James 1:5 and clung to the promise that God gives wisdom generously.

The next morning, Yelena awoke with an unusual sense of calm. She opened her Bible and read Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” She realized she had been trying to figure everything out on her own. Instead of striving, she decided to trust God fully.

As she went about her day, Yelena received a call from the company near her home. They offered her the position, plus additional flexibility that would allow her to care for her parents. Her prayer had been answered. God had shown her the way, bringing peace and provision.

What This Means:

When we are faced with choices, it’s easy to rely on our own understanding or fear making the wrong decision. But God invites us to lean on Him. When we seek Him through prayer and trust His wisdom, He will guide our steps. His answers may not always come in the way we expect, but they will always lead us to His perfect will.

Think About This:

  • Have you been trying to handle decisions on your own, or have you invited God into the process?
  • Do you trust God to show you the right path, even if it’s different from what you imagined?

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for being the source of all wisdom. Forgive me for the times I’ve leaned on my own understanding instead of seeking You. I ask for Your guidance today. Show me the way, and give me the faith to follow wherever You lead. I trust that Your plans for me are good. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse:

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)