December 19, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

How Stupid…

How stupid can one be? Well, that depends on what one identifies as stupid. God calls the simple things in life smarter and better than what we call intelligent or magnificent. The lily is greater than Solomon and the fingers and hands of a person are given more honor and importance than other body parts—well, according our Jesus in the Gospels. (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

I am reminded by God, of my initial experiences at a west coast Christian university, how ignorant and gullible I can be. I was hired by a large private university to teach in the graduate programs. I had no experience as a professor, but I came to the university with character, integrity, and Christian commitment. One group wanted me and the other (shall I say, the ‘not too Christian’ group) did not think I was qualified enough. (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

Nevertheless, I was hired and many superintendents of local school districts heard about me being in their city and came to greet me upon taking my new position. They honored me, and I was hoping to make a difference for Christ. (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

After being there only one-month, while I would be driving home in the evening, I would cry for 30 to 60 minutes asking God, “Why did you bring me to a place that calls itself Christian; where Christ could not be found?” (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

Furthermore, I would pray for my students each time before class began. I was amazed after doing this for 3 weeks, one class stopped me after one of the prayers and said, “No one had ever prayed for us before, and we have been going home telling our spouses, friends, family, and friends, ‘that we have a professor that actually prays for us’.” (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

How stupid was I? Just because an institution called itself Christian does not mean it acts Christian. Just because they talked the Gospel of Christ, did not mean they lived it. Just because they prayed over their meals; smiled and said, “God bless you” did not mean they meant it or truly believed in Christ. How stupid I was! (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

No wonder God says, “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” We can be very stupid and God knows it. This is why God gives us the Gift of Wisdom—we are to know ‘what God wants and the difference between good and evil’. If we do not take the time to find out what God wants, even though our plans might ‘be right’ and we have the ‘right motive’, if God does not say, “yes” to our plans, it is time to be smart and not move ahead. (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

Church quit being stupid, “What does God say?” You cannot find what the will of God is without the Gift of Wisdom. Ask for an ear to hear God’s wisdom. Jesus said, “Wisdom from God cries in the streets.” You just need to listen! (If you were wise in Christ, you would be hearing the word, Revival.)

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What would Jesus want me to do?

Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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