As the tides of global uncertainty continue to surge—from political tremors to economic droughts, spiritual desolation to familial unrest—men and women across the continents are increasingly finding themselves walking through terrains of fog, confusion, and rapid change. In such a time, one commodity is no longer optional: divine wisdom. The world, in all its sophistication and technology, cannot provide the compass necessary for navigating this season of storm and noise. But God can. And He is speaking: “It is time to ask for My wisdom.”
In the sacred scriptures of James 1:5, the promise is simple yet profound: “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” It is a divine offer extended to the humble and the hungry—those willing to admit that the world’s formulas have failed and only the mind of God can prevail.
In the unfolding chaos of nations, we must return to the wellspring of ancient insight—the wisdom of God that shields, guides, and comforts. His wisdom is not intellectual swagger or philosophical gymnastics. It is not the cunning of the market or the manipulation of political strategy. It is pure. Peaceful. Powerful. It is the hand that held Noah’s ark through the flood, the whisper that guided Elijah through famine, and the counsel that established Solomon’s throne. It is the same wisdom the expectant ones must now urgently request.
This is no time for borrowed intelligence or recycled motivation. Neither social media mantras nor algorithmic logic will sustain us in what lies ahead. A wisdom untouched by the stains of earthly ambition is required. The chaos around us is not random—it is a spiritual whirlwind demanding spiritual clarity. It is not merely politics; it is prophecy. Not just recession; it is redirection. Not only warfare; it is the shaking of kingdoms and crowns.
To walk through this storm, God’s people must not only ask for wisdom—they must wear it. Wisdom must become their mantle and armor. “Let My wisdom permeate your heart,” the Spirit says. “Let My knowledge fill you with joy.” This is the time to enter the school of Proverbs once again, not as religious routine, but as the curriculum for survival. Each chapter in Proverbs holds a map, a shield, and a sword for those who will study it not just with eyes but with heart.
Here lies a dangerous temptation in this season: to lean on the arm of flesh. To idolize one’s degrees, experiences, political connections, or even prophetic gifts. But divine instruction is clear: “Lean not on your own understanding… seek My will in all that you do.” The storms will not pity your title. The winds will not respect your intellect. Only the man rooted in divine wisdom will stand after the thunder.
Many are pregnant with promises—dreams, ministries, businesses, marriages. Yet they must now enter the delivery room with wisdom as their midwife. For without it, the pain of labor may produce stillbirths. But with it, destiny will be born strong and secure, even amid national contractions and global disarray.
Let us recall: when the Queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s wisdom, she did not travel for trade or treaty; she came for understanding. Wisdom is attractive. It draws kings and confounds enemies. And today, the world still waits for the rise of such sons and daughters of wisdom—men and women who navigate storms with divine clarity, who speak with precision in confusion, who see patterns in the chaos and meaning in the madness.
In the African idiom, “The child who listens to wise counsel builds a compound that outlives the storm.” Let this proverb ring true for a generation that has heard too many voices but needs one Voice. The voice of divine wisdom is not found in the noise but in the quiet chambers of surrender.
Now is the moment to return to the book of Proverbs, not for ornamentation, but for direction. Read it with the attentiveness of one searching for firewood in the rain. Let every mention of wisdom become a thread to weave around your daily walk. Begin to trace the hidden patterns of divine advantage in your life—the closed doors that saved you, the detours that led to destiny, the whispers that warned you before destruction. And then, as you read, let your prayer rise from within: “Lord, give me wisdom. Give me wisdom for the road ahead. For my house, my nation, my calling. Not the cleverness of men, but the counsel of the Most High.”
Dr. Myles Munroe once said, “Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge effectively in a practical, productive way in any environment. Without wisdom, knowledge becomes a burden.” That burden now weighs down many who know much, but understand little. Many who are educated but are not enlightened. Who possess access, but lack direction.
In the coming months, titles will fall. Riches will shake. Thrones will tremble. But those anchored in divine wisdom will not only stand—they will lead. They will carry others through the storm, becoming lamps in dark rooms and compasses in lost cities. These are God’s expectant ones. These are His wise ones.
So, when next the winds howl and the fires rage, ask yourself: Am I leaning on my own understanding, or am I clothed in the wisdom that comes from above?
The answer to that question may be the difference between confusion and clarity, survival and significance, falling and rising.
– Inah Boniface Ocholi writes from Ayah – Igalamela/Odolu LGA, Kogi state.
08152094428 (SMS Only)
