Godly Wisdom Is God's Job...So Relax!

By Chad McComas

When I read Colossians I relax. I read that it is God's job to fill me with His Spirit, His wisdom, His knowledge, His will. I don't need to worry that there is some truth or wisdom out there that I haven't discovered yet that may hold me back from salvation or entering God's kingdom. I don't need to run after teacher after teacher who claim to have the missing link or the key to the kingdom. There is no religion that has a corner on the salvation market. No matter how “wise” some of man's teachings may sound, they pale in comparison to the wisdom of God. And God is determined to make sure I receive His wisdom. It's all been set up!

Paul writes in Colossians that true wisdom is the byproduct of finding and accepting Jesus Christ. “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves...” Colossians 1:13

In the kingdom of the Son we have our eyes opened to what is true and what is false. Colossians 1:9 “We have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments.” Colossians 2:2-4

Getting closer to Jesus Christ means being filled up with spiritual wisdom, live-giving wisdom. Having a connection with Jesus protects us from the “wisdom” of the world that never gives that inner peace and joy. Rather, Jesus told us that He brings us peace. He fills us with joy. He takes away all fear.
But not all who say they worship or follow the Son has true wisdom. There are those in the “camp” who try to create their own wisdom. It's an empty and powerless wisdom.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ...such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence.” Colossians 2:8,23

To protect us from falling prey to false wisdom and false teachings inside the body...Paul encourages us as believers to consider Jesus as our true source for all things. “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above...set your minds on things above, not on earthly things...let the word of Christ dwell in your richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom...and whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:1,2,16,17

Wisdom is living in Jesus every day. It is a life filled with truth. Jesus told us that He is the truth. A believer's life is a life that is inspired by the Holy Spirit with “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22,23

Being wise is also remembering that it is God's work to save people. We are privileged to be able to work alongside God in His salvation work, but as Paul reminds us, it is His work. We just watch for the opportunities God gives us to share His love and grace with others. “Be wise in the say you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” Colossians 4:5,6

Let's spend our time seeking a closer relationship experience with Jesus Christ...and we get wisdom as a Godly bonus!

Chad McComas writes from Medford, Oregon. info@thechristianjournal.org