To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit… (1 Corinthians 12:8).

Knowledge is awareness of the facts.

Wisdom is using those facts to build up the body and glorify God.

Knowledge is seeing that the pan is  hot.

Wisdom is waiting for it to cool before I grab it.

Knowledge is learning all my lines.

Wisdom is making the character believable.

Knowledge is memorizing the DMV manual.

Wisdom is letting the other guy merge even though I have the right-of-way because it’s not worth getting into an accident or road rage incident over.

Knowledge is being able to explain the Word of God.

Wisdom is being able to use it.

Knowledge without wisdom is at best useless, and at worst dangerous.

Wisdom without knowledge…doesn’t exist.

Both are gifts of the Most High God.

Beloved, everyone can learn, and everyone can apply that knowledge. To that extent, everyone can have knowledge and wisdom. The fact that Paul lists them here means that to some God has given an extra measure, to be used for His church. Is one of these your spiritual gift? 

I don’t know, but I have a suggestion. 

Walk in the wisdom and the knowledge you have, using your mind and your life experience and your common sense for Him, and see what He does with it.

You might be surprised.

Happy Wednesday, Beloved