How do we know when something is God’s wisdom?

Every word of Scripture is God’s wisdom, but what about the questions the Bible doesn’t clearly address? It’s estimated that most human beings make about thirty-five thousand decisions each day. How could God possibly speak his wisdom into our lives for all of those choices?

The answer is found in the Spirit God gave us. God told us to “keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25 NIV) because he knew we would need the Spirit’s influence all the time. The Holy Spirit’s thoughts and ideas flow through our minds all day. We just need to learn how to recognize his influence from all others.

When the Holy Spirit guides our lives, he does not make us afraid or timid. Instead, his thoughts come with power and the direction needed to choose his will. His thoughts are motivated by his love for us and his desire to help us control, or discipline, our own ideas so that we choose his wisdom instead. When we learn to “keep in step” with his Spirit, our own ideas are often inspired by his. Our thoughts extend beyond personal goals and his priorities begin to transform ours.

Yielding to God’s wisdom is spiritual strength. You can know a thought is from God if it gives you the power, love, and self-control you need to discern and choose the wisdom of God.