The Holy Spirit asked me a question in our time this morning that challenged me. He said do I really believe what Proverbs:8.19 says about the value of wisdom? I was stunned, but realized that the Holy Spirit wants us to deal with any residue of doubt or unbelief hiding in our hearts.

This is to ensure we are fully in union with what the Lord wants for us and have no objections to His will. What the Holy Spirit imparts has greater worth than gold and treasure, and the increase He brings benefits more than a windfall of income. That is the truth and will be over the grave of every lie.

Now when the Holy Spirit asks such questions I know from experience that it’s not because He does not know the answer to the question but is working to get me to relook at my perspective and regain my priorities and come back to truth. This strengthens my resolve and the true pursuit of what matters in real terms to propel me forward and keep me in the God flow of life.

Now, many events have happened in and around my life where it has seemed that the pursuit of wisdom has not looked like the better option as opportunities to gain gold or more wealth came my way, but God gave no go ahead and I rejected them. They then appeared now to look like I had missed a golden opportunity because they seemed to prosper.

This represents the inner conflict we face after making a righteous decision for the Lord. I responded saying I know that God would never say anything that’s not true to gain my approval, so regardless of how it appears I believe my decision in going after His wisdom is more profitable than the gold and treasure and the increase wisdom brings far outweighs any windfall of income I could have gained to enable me do more in the present situation.

My choice is to believe, accept and continue to follow and pursue after wisdom without any diversion because I know I will reap the fruit it promised regardless of any present or forthcoming incident that might occur.

So today I want to challenge you to look at what you believe about tough decisions you made for God that now you are questioning because results that match that word have not been forthcoming and you almost want to retract your commitment and go back and take the opportunities that came.

Resolve in your heart to hold onto the truth because that is your freedom and the word of the Lord will prove true and enduring in your life and the circumstances will change and God’s promises will be made real in your life and you will rejoice saying Thank God I waited so I have now received what He promised lasting,enduring results.

Have a fruitful and productive day loaded with God’s benefits in Jesus’ Name. Amen.