Romans 8:28 assures us that God is working everything together for good. Our responsibility is to seek His wisdom, to understand how our past shapes our calling, and to use those experiences to serve and bless others.
[00:00:37] Welcome to The Bible Speaks with your host Elgin Carelock.
[00:00:42] The Bible Speaks is a daily podcast dedicated to sharing the good news of Jesus Christ,
[00:00:49] rightly dividing the word of truth, and learning how to apply it to our daily lives.
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[00:00:59] And now, here's Elgin.
[00:01:02] Brothers and sisters, I welcome you in the name of our risen Savior, Jesus the Christ,
[00:01:08] to another edition of Words of Inspiration,
[00:01:12] where we explore the truths of Scripture and how they guide us in our everyday life.
[00:01:19] And today's message is titled, Simply Wisdom.
[00:01:26] Our scriptural inspiration comes from Romans, chapter 8, verse 28, which says,
[00:01:33] And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God,
[00:01:39] to them who are called according to His purpose.
[00:01:45] I wanted to focus on the idea that nothing we've gone through in life will be wasted.
[00:01:51] Whether you've experienced abuse, sickness, or even the loss of a loved one, God uses all of it,
[00:01:59] combined with your unique gifts, to fulfill the purpose He has for you.
[00:02:06] However, it's important to recognize that these experiences must be shaped and refined by the wisdom found in the Word of God in order to serve His purpose.
[00:02:18] The promise in Romans 8, verse 28 is one of the most reassuring verses in Scripture.
[00:02:25] It reminds us that no matter how difficult our past may be, God can and will use every piece of it for good.
[00:02:36] He doesn't waste our pain, our struggles, our losses.
[00:02:40] Instead, He weaves them together into a greater purpose that we may not always see at the moment.
[00:02:47] If you've experienced challenges like abuse, illness, or grief, it's easy to wonder how these things could possibly lead to anything good.
[00:02:57] But as this Scripture tells us, when we love God and are called according to His purpose,
[00:03:04] every part of our journey has meaning.
[00:03:07] Even the darkest moments become stepping stones toward the fulfillment of the calling God has placed on our lives.
[00:03:15] While God uses our experiences, we must also recognize that wisdom is necessary to navigate through life in a way that pleases God.
[00:03:26] Wisdom is more than just learning from experience.
[00:03:30] It's about aligning those experiences with God's truth and understanding how to use them for His glory.
[00:03:37] The wisdom comes from studying God's Word, spending time in prayer, and seeking His guidance.
[00:03:46] Proverbs 2 and 6 tells us,
[00:03:49] For the Lord giveth wisdom, out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding.
[00:03:55] Without wisdom, we might find ourselves repeating mistakes of the past,
[00:04:00] stuck in the same cycle of hurt and confusion.
[00:04:04] But when we seek wisdom from God, we gain clarity on how to move forward.
[00:04:10] Not just for our own benefit, but also to serve others.
[00:04:15] God has given us each a set of unique talents.
[00:04:19] And our experiences, whether good or bad, play a significant role in shaping how we use those gifts.
[00:04:27] If you've experienced abuse, you may have a deeper compassion for those who are hurting.
[00:04:33] If you've battled sickness, you might have a unique ability to encourage others going through the same.
[00:04:40] If you've lost a loved one, you may understand grief in a way that allows you to comfort others.
[00:04:47] But for these experiences to truly fulfill the calling God has on your life, they need to be filtered through the lens of Scripture.
[00:04:57] James 1 and 5 encourages us,
[00:05:00] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him.
[00:05:12] When we combine our experiences with the wisdom that comes from God, we are equipped to use those experiences for His glory.
[00:05:21] The ultimate purpose of gaining wisdom is not just to benefit ourselves, but to serve others.
[00:05:28] The hardship you've endured, the lessons you've learned, and the insights you've gained are meant to be shared.
[00:05:35] When we allow God to transform our past, we can minister to others in ways that are deeply personal and meaningful.
[00:05:44] Through the wisdom of God's Word, we learn how to take our experiences and use them to uplift, encourage, and guide those who are walking through similar challenges.
[00:05:55] This is how we fulfill the calling God has placed on our lives.
[00:05:59] To take the good, the bad, and the difficult, and use it all for His glory.
[00:06:07] Let's remember that nothing in our lives is wasted when we love God and live according to His purpose.
[00:06:14] The trials we've faced and the experiences we've endured, when combined with the wisdom of God's Word,
[00:06:22] become tools that God uses to fulfill His plan in and through us.
[00:06:28] Brothers and sisters, Romans 8 and 28 assure us that God is working everything together for good.
[00:06:35] Our responsibility is to seek His wisdom to understand how our past shapes our calling,
[00:06:42] and to use those experiences to serve and bless others.
[00:06:48] I thank you for spending time with me on today.
[00:06:51] And if today's message has encouraged you, I invite you to share it with someone else who may need to hear it.
[00:07:00] I look forward to our conversation on tomorrow.
[00:07:04] And until then, God bless.
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