Godly wisdom is available to all who seek it (Proverbs 1: 20-21). Unfortunately, some people assume they don’t need God’s wisdom to accomplish their work. They are bright people with an education and experience. They may have enjoyed previous success that assures them they will be successful once again. The Bible calls such people “fools” (Proverbs 1:32).
Wisdom is not something you quickly download when you are facing a crisis. It comes from daily walking with God and allowing Him to teach you through daily life experiences. It results from processing the events of your day with your Lord and allowing Him to give you His perspective on them. It results from learning from your mistakes. It is a process.
But, if you neglect the process, a time will come when you face a challenge that is beyond you. A crisis will strike that leaves you bewildered. Then you may, as countless others have done before, cry out to the Lord to deliver you from your predicament. Only this time there will be silence. Having neglected God’s counsel in making your decisions, God will not rescue you from the foolish choices you made. God stands by His word and His will. He does not feel obligated to make your decisions come to pass.
Have you become angry with God because He is not rescuing you from the fruit of your choices? Don’t be. If you want the benefit of God’s wisdom, seek it at the front end of your leadership, not at the back end when the roof is now collapsing on your head.