Wisdom's Walk

Trouble comes and we don’t doubt it. Why? Because we’ve either been there, are there, or will be there, so we don’t doubt trouble comes; we expect it will sooner or later. That’s not a defeatist attitude but one of true faith in God and a realistic understanding of the world we live in.

Jesus said in John 16:33, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33 (NIV) To believe that trouble will come then, is an act of faith. The question is, do we have the wisdom of faith that believes and are we willing to ask God for what we’re lacking? Just because we’re faithful doesn’t mean we have perfect faith. So what’s a believer to do when we find ourselves wavering or lacking wisdom? James was clear: “Ask God!” And when the waves come and doubt sets in, have the wisdom to cry out to God!

Peter recognized Jesus in the midst of a storm one day and said, in full faith believing, “LORD, if it’s you…” or some translators give the true sentiment of what he said as, “LORD, since it’s you…let me come to you on the water” Matthew 14:28. Why did Peter do this and what was his intentions? It didn’t seem to matter. The fact that he asked and trusted Jesus seemed good enough for the response, “Come!” However, “When he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" Matthew 14:30 (NIV) And Jesus lovingly did what He does, “Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" Matthew 14:31 (NIV)
Wisdom knows when one is sinking and wisdom calls out for help. Doubting would have said there’s no hope. Wisdom saw hope one cry away, standing firm on top of the wave that threatens to drown us. Don’t doubt and be unstable in your faith which is a direct doubting of God’s strength and ability to see you through the trials and storms of life.