Day 10 Ephesians 1:8

DAY 10

“…which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,” Ephesians 1:8

Today, we will look at the next truth of your identity in Christ. You are prudent because you are in Christ. This verse tells us that God lavishes upon us, in abundance, wisdom and prudence.

In today’s world wisdom is in terribly short supply. It continually amazes me how people who are educated, intelligent, and even involved consistently in church, will make some of the worst and most ridiculous decisions. There is a constant stream of people who led foolishly risky lives and then are amazed when they get hurt.

God changes you when He saves you. He changes your heart, desires, mindset, and future. He blesses you in a supernatural way with a new way of thinking and new insights into life. This is not an information dump into your brain. He does not boost your I.Q.

Instead, He blesses you with heavenly wisdom and prudence. Wisdom means an understanding and insight into the things that really matter in life: life, death, future, eternity, etc. The word prudence places an emphasis on practical decisions made on an everyday basis. You are blessed with both types of insight because you are in Christ.

You should learn to understand your prudence and make better decision by considering who you are in Christ. Wisdom helps you see priorities better. It helps you stay focused on things that matter – family, your walk with Christ, living for eternity. Prudence helps you see traps and temptations in life/s moments. It helps you know what to say and when to be silent. You are blessed with heavenly prudence.

Learn to use what God has given you. Stay close to Him through a daily quiet time and you will become more accustomed to hearing His guidance. Through studying His word, your perspective of life will reflect the teachings of scripture. These exercises will heighten your focus on who you are in Jesus. You will be amazed at how prudent you actually are because you belong to the Lord.