If you had a superpower, would you use it?
What if you could fly or become invisible? Or walk through walls or time travel?
It’s not even a question, right?
What if I told you that you DO have a superpower?
Otherworldly wisdom.
This supernatural wisdom comes from Heaven and is both a superpower and your birthright as a believer.
What is wisdom from Heaven?
It’s the ability to navigate this world well, according to the principles that govern its operation. Because this wisdom is born of God, it allows us to see what we otherwise may not—to see beyond our own line of sight, our own experience, and even our own lifespans. Heavenly wisdom also supersedes mere head knowledge to encompass behavior. It is knowledge applied to real-world circumstances and the governance of our own lives. Knowing + doing.
If we invite wisdom in, it can govern every realm of our lives—our speech, our finances, our relationships, our decisions, and the management of our time.
Scripture offers abundant evidence of this otherworldly wisdom at work including:
- Bezalel and Oholiab’s technical and artistic talent with gold, silver, and bronze and stone-setting (Exodus 35:30-35),
- Solomon’s ability to solve impossible conundrums and administer justice through a deep understanding of human motivations (1 Kings 3:15-37),
- Wide recognition and awe by Israel of the extraordinary wisdom at work through Solomon (1 Kings 3:28),
- Queen of Sheba seeking audience with Solomon (2 Chronicles 9:5),
- Numbering one’s days aright (Psalm 90:12)
- The happiness of those we lead (2 Chronicles 9:7-8, Proverbs 29:2),
- The happiness of our parents (Proverbs 29:3),
- Execution of justice and righteousness in our realm of authority (2 Chronicles 9:8).
- Purity, peace, gentleness, mercy, fairness, and lack of duplicity (James 3:17), and
- The ability to outwit serpents (Matthew 10:16).
In short, wisdom is a superpower.
We need this other-worldly wisdom, both to conduct our own affairs and to execute justice and righteousness in our realms of authority and influence—our families, communities, workplaces, and social and professional groups. These are not our own personal fiefdoms, but stewardships, entrusted to the agents and emissaries of the Kingdom of Heaven by our Creator and King. Indeed, we are appointed kings and priests in that kingdom. As such, we both represent him and co-labor with God to establish his kingdom here on earth.
How can we hope to execute such a lofty mandate without wisdom from on high?
We can’t.
Amazingly, this otherworldly wisdom is ours for the asking.
God promises it in abundance and without reproach.
“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.” James 1:5, NIV
We often have not because we ask not (James 4:2).
Lord, thank you for the promise of abundant wisdom when we ask. We come believing you and your promise. Will you give us this day abundant wisdom to govern every area of our lives? Wisdom to make upcoming decisions? Wisdom even to know how to pray and what to ask for? Give us unbroken connection to your Spirit through which wisdom flows and courage and discipline to apply that wisdom to our lives. Thank you for entrusting treasure to people with clay feet. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Journal prompts (please feel free to share your answers in comments if you would like to):
Tell of a time when you prayed for wisdom and received it.
What would characterize the realms you have authority or influence in if governed by supernatural wisdom from Heaven?
What would you say keeps you from asking for it regularly?
What would you have to believe to ask for this otherworldly wisdom?
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