Wisdom. Do we ever have enough? As James
wrote, the wisdom from above is pure. Pure—unadulterated. Pure—without sin,
like Jesus. Ah, yes. Jesus is
wisdom. Interesting how this list resembles the qualities of the Spirit… But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of
fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23. Along with
no favoritism. God does not show favoritism.
There will be trouble and calamity for
everyone who keeps on doing what is evil—for the Jew first and also for the
Gentile. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do
good—for the Jew first and also for the Gentile. For God does not show
favoritism. Romans 2:9-11
It is so reassuring to know that the
Heavenly Father doesn’t have “favorites.” He treats everyone the same.
Some parents treat some of their children differently.
I always thought that my sister was my parents’ favorite—she could do no wrong.
They were so pleased with her—perfect grades, perfect pitch in music—and loved
to practice the piano, perfect teeth, and always got along with others in
school. She didn’t even have acne. No wonder she was their favorite. Life doesn’t
always end up perfect for the perfect. She died twenty-six years ago. Just being
near perfect won’t get us to heaven. God didn’t show her favoritism, but it is
certain that we will see her in heaven someday. She believed in Jesus as her
Savior. Jesus said…For it is my Father's
will that all who see His Son and believe in Him should have eternal life. I
will raise them up at the last day. John 6:40. I’ll be seeing Jesus…and my sister…in heaven—will you?
Prayer
~ Dear Jesus, shower us with Your wisdom that is pure and perfect, that we
would be peace loving, always gentle,
merciful, willing to put others first and do good deeds that we would bring You
glory and honor. We so look forward to seeing You in Heaven.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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