{Glory Art} Scripture Challenge #4, Wisdom

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The Study

On January 14, 2015, one of my daughter's went in for an epidural spinal injection. She also had spinal surgery back in October. As we arrived at the neurosurgeon's office, we met with the doctor, and then they took her back for the injection. About 15 minutes later, the doctor calls me back, took me to a room and said "We have had to call the squad. She has had an anaphylactic reaction to one of the medications." The ambulance arrived, rushed us to the trauma center, and we almost lost our precious girl. Amazingly, seven hours later she was released, and we were able to make the one hour and 15 minute ride home. We were told to keep an eye on her because she could have another reaction in the middle of the night. Needless to say, I did not sleep. During the time I was awake, the Holy Spirit spoke to me. We knew that she had had a strange reaction to the general anesthesia during her spinal surgery but the staff felt it was normal. God revealed to me that it was not normal and that what happened on January 14th is exactly what happened after her surgery in October but the reaction wasn't quite as severe the first time. The hospital staff never picked up on it, and now we clearly see the connection. God's wisdom and prompting led me to search out the connection between the two incidences, and now we know that she can never have a certain class of drugs ever again. Without God's insight, we would not have linked these two occurrences. Praise God for His amazing wisdom!

As Christians, the Holy Spirit guides us in wisdom and truth. He gives us wisdom through His word, circumstances, mature Christians, the prompting of the Holy Spirit, etc. Sometimes the Holy Spirit guides us by a gentle whisper like He did to me. I could have ignored it but that certainly would not have been a wise thing to do. I woke up even more determined to fight for my daughter and her healthcare. And look at these scriptures on wisdom. The scripture in Exodus is where God chose Bezale and filled him with wisdom and understanding to do the job God had for him. 

Exodus 35:30-32 "Then Moses said to the Israelites, See, the Lord has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and He has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills—to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze."

God prepares us and gives us wisdom for any work or service that He has for us. So if you have been called to do something but are scared that you are not equipped, leave that to God. He wants you to rely on Him. If you already knew how to do the job then you wouldn't need Him, would you? Then who would get the glory, honor, and praise—you or God? What He gives us is for His glory not ours. His glory should be our desire. He will give you the wisdom you need, just ask.

James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."

1 Kings 4:29 "God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore."

Wow, wisdom and insight as measureless as the sand on the seashore! Ask and He gives generously! He gives in abundance. Wow! He enables us and gives us insight. He gave me the wisdom to look further into what happened to my daughter. He will give you wisdom too. Be listening, and seek Him in everything, everyday!

Proverbs 2:6 "For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."

Proverbs 3:13 "Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding."

The Art

For my art today, I chose to create four Scripture Art Cards. The verses I used were all listed above: 1 Kings 4:29, James 1:5, and Proverbs 2:6. I loved the 1 Kings verse and chose my colors as I thought of the ocean and seashore. I still am in awe that He gives us wisdom and insight as measureless as the sand on the seashore. What an awesome, gracious, and loving God we serve!

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