God wants to fill us with His wisdom, but our wisdom stands in our way. We should apply our hearts to wisdom. In our lifetime we can only receive a fraction of the wisdom that God has in store for us.

Job 14:1 KJV — Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble.

From the above Scripture I looked up the word “trouble” in Strong’s concordance, and it related to commotion and restlessness. Is this not a good description of human nature?

Like a passing flower man is on the earth but a short time and he is full of restlessness and commotion. Man is rarely at peace. He may have his good times and obtain somewhat of a settled life–at least what this world considers peace—but man usually goes from one problem to the next and from one fear to the next. The few people that I have ever seen at peace with any kind of regularity are the ones who had a close intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. They were the happiest people I knew.

Many people consider happiness as being free from pain. But pain is an inevitable part of life; and if this is your definition of happiness or peace then much of the time you will not be happy.  And if we don’t seek God first it will only add to our pain because our needs are not going to be filled as they should be. Matthew 6:33 KJV — But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Paul learned to be at peace amidst the pain and affliction. At first, he cried out for healing, and then he came to learn that God was using his suffering for his growth. I think we can all relate to asking to be relieved of some affliction. Notice; 2 Corinthians 12:7 KJV — And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

What we understand from these scriptures is that Paul got relief—although the physical pain stayed–it was through the peace of mind that God gave him that relief he desired. I have gone to these Scriptures many times over my walk with God for comfort, although our physical pain continues, but so does our spiritual healing.

Much of our restlessness comes from a lack of understanding. We need to ask ourselves; What is God’s will in this matter? What do I really feel about this?  What do I really want? What are my true needs?  By doing it this way it will help us make our own decisions.

Most people are not that positive about the decisions they make. They live their lives in a state of vagueness. Much of the time a family member or friend will say something positive to help make them make a decision about the matters they are facing. Even about little things like what shirt or dress to wear when in doubt but someone will say something to encourage you in your thoughts, and therefore make a decision. And you can imagine the more important matters of life they are facing–but they often go about it the same way they did about the shirt or dress; and someone will say something to encourage their thought to make a decision.  And it may not be a well thought out decision; and some decisions can cause a lifetime of pain.

God wants us to have peace in this life; but we have to do as He says and seek the wisdom that will lead us to a full life. The book of Proverbs tells us many times to seek the wisdom of God.  

Proverbs 2:1 KJV — My son, if you will receive my words, and hide my commandments with you; 2 So that you incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shall you understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He lays up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

Proverbs 3:13 KJV — Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.

We are on this planet to learn vital lessons that will teach us how to live in peace, something that is not inherent to mankind. There is only one way to become settled from the restlessness that the above Scriptures talk about. Christian or non-Christian, we will all have to go through this struggle to learn; but there is no reason why we have to continue to remain in this state of restlessness and dissatisfaction.

Many believers live in a state of dissatisfaction. They are troubled about many things; even what God has called them to become. This takes place because they have not yet learned to rest in Christ Jesus. Just because we keep the Holy Days, Sabbath, and clean and unclean meats does not mean we are at true rest in Christ Jesus.

Man is rarely at peace. He may have peace for an hour, a day, or a week. But something will usually come along to have him concentrate on his misery. And he goes from one problem to the next, and from one fear to the next.

The only answer is God’s answer–to have the satisfaction of the Bread of Life. Jesus Christ and a close personal relationship with Him will give us the peace necessary. Ephesians 2:14 KJV — For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

There may be something that will come along to give us some semblance of peace. But the kind that I’m talking about here is the peace that passes all understanding. And this is what will give us the peace necessary to walk through this life in peace.

God says in Jeremiah 29:13 KJV — And you shall seek me, and find me, when you shall search for me with all your heart. It is not enough to be a part of a Church organization; or to follow some leader who is close to God (or seems to be). We must learn to seek God diligently to receive the peace necessary. This is the only way I know to deal with the restlessness of man.

Many things will continue to happen in our lives and with the Church organizations that will test us. The world is going to constantly throw things at us. But the more we will seek out God the more we will be able to handle these harried moments with the peace that passes human understanding; and the more we will be able to deal with the restlessness of this life until we are taken home by God.

A big earthquake in Japan, among other places across the world, wars going on around the world. People are on edge. As times become filled with more and more troublesome things happening people will be searching for the peace that we have in Christ. Will we be able to relate that peace with them? 

How does the world see you?

How does the Church see you?

Ephesians 2:14 KJV — For he is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

Does the world see peace in you that passes human understanding? If not, why not?

Your brother in Christ,

Ron

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

² Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

³ Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

⁴ Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

⁵ For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.