Trained to Discern Hebrews 5:11-14 In todays world, impatience is all too common a trait. We want food, help, and information fast. Just waiting for the computer to boot up or the next avail-able agent to answer our call can cause frustration. But the Lord specializes in slow, steady work. Hes more interested in a quality outcome than a speedy process. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of spiritual discernment. When we become Christians, we arent instantly wise and knowledgeable. It takes a lifetime to grow to maturity. Some believers, however, dont seem to grow up at all. They get older, but their understanding of Gods Word never goes very deep. This lack of godly wisdom is caused by ignorance of the Scriptures, apathy and complacency about spiritual things, and a failure to apply biblical truths. Discernment requires time and effort. You cant simply move through life, thoughtlessly reacting to situations yet never learning from them. Take time to reflect on your responses and observe the consequences of your actions and choices. If you feel convicted by what you notice, let that motivate you to begin a lifelong pursuit of the Lord and His ways. Start reading the Bible regularly. And as you do, ask the Lord to open your heart and mind to understand what Hes saying. But just reading Gods Word isnt enough. Without applying what youve read, all youll have is head knowledge. Obedience trains us to discern good and evil. Through practice, we learn wisdom and develop spiritual maturity. If youll begin today and patiently persevere, in time discernment will come.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:49:02 +0000
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