James 1:2-5 (HCSB), "Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing. Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him."
A friend of mine once described James as Christianity 101. A lesson in the basics of Christianity. With that in mind, where does he start? Expect trials and ask for wisdom. Matthew Henry wrote, "We should not pray so much for the removal of affliction, as for wisdom to make a right use of it. And who does not want wisdom to guide him under trials, both in regulating his own spirit, and in managing his affairs?"
God promises that if we ask for wisdom, he will give it generously. James goes on to say that we must ask "in faith without doubting". This is true in all parts of our Christian walk. Paul wrote in Philippians 4:19 (HCSB), "And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
Take Refuge, God is our provider. He is always waiting for us to seek His help.
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