*Above Only Devotional* Monday, December 23 *Remaining Focused by the Wisdom of God*

*Above Only Devotional*

Monday, December 23

*Remaining Focused by the Wisdom of God*

_Acts 6: 1-3_

_...when the number of the disciples was multiplied, arose of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables....look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this busmess._

There are certain challenges that usually come along with success growth and progress in various areas. Sometimes these challenges are unexpected and in strange forms. Our attitude however to these challenges, can either destabilize us or make us lose our focus, or it can lead to more success, growth and progress for us. In our text above, the Apostles did not decide to ignore the challenge that was at hand but they also decided that they were not going to allow it to make them lose focus. By the wisdom of God they were able to prevail over the situation and it eventually led to more growth and increase on the church at that time. After the first seven deacons were chosen and assigned to handle the administrative challenge at hand, Acts 6:7 says, And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

This shall be your testimony in every area of your life where you are having a challenge right now. When the earth was without form and void the Spirit of God moved over the situation and then God began to speak into being His will and plan for creation, Gen. 1:1-3. You will never be destabilized by any challenge that will come your way again. By the Spirit of God that is in you, you have the ability to know God's mind, 1 Cor. 2:9-12. As you ask God for His wisdom right now, the wisdom of Christ will be stirred up in you. You will know what to do and in the end your state will be far better than before the challenge arose.

Faith Declaration: I will never be destabilized by any challenge that comes my way. By the wisdom of God I will prevail and make progress.