Discernment

If you were in a cage and the person across from you were in a cage and they began to tell you how to be free would you listen to them? In most cases no you’re not going to listen. Why? Because they are in the same position you are in. If what you are telling me is true, why are you caged? This is the natural thought process for many of us. But what if their being caged was only to offer you an answer or solution to your issue?  What if they are caged because they want to be? This is the importance of having wisdom and discernment. You must be able to discern the intent of the person. You must utilize wisdom to know if this is something you should listen to, entertain or try to accomplish. Remember we perish for lack of knowledge.

I had a friend once that wanted a car and their own place. I began to encourage them and educate them with ideas and ways they could accomplish this goal. This person said to me if someone told you how to get a million dollars and they didn’t have a million dollars would you listen to what they have to say. I understood they were telling me to keep my ideas and opinions to myself.

 This person let me know that because I didn’t have a fancy house or a fancy car, they could not listen to me. They didn’t see that I have a car and a home. They saw the type of car I had they saw the type of home I have and ruled that my wisdom was not worth listening to as I don’t have the quality of what they want. Some time went on and they listened partially and got a car from my advice and instruction. They later admitted I should have listened to everything you were saying I’d have a new car and not a used one.

Everything is not what it seems what makes me happy may not make you happy. We all aren’t in search of something glamorous or high dollar. Some people are satisfied with apartment living while others want a house. Either way our perspective is everything. We either see it or not and often this little thing perspective is usually why we can’t get what we ask for from God. We don’t share His perspective.

Scripture’s James 1:5; Proverbs 11:14; Philippians 4: 11-12