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Wisdom of the Future

Dale C. Bronner

Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral • May 22, 2026 • 38 min

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Summary

In "Wisdom of the Future," Pastor Dale C. Bronner explores Moses' prayer in Psalm 90:12, urging believers to develop wisdom by remembering that our time on earth is limited. By discerning changing seasons, avoiding harmful paths, and stewarding our God-given time, talent, and treasure, we learn to live intentionally rather than drifting through life. Ultimately, keeping an eternal perspective frees us from worldly anxiety, bringing clarity to our daily choices as we look forward to our everlasting life with Christ.

Themes

Time Management & Intentional LivingEternal vs. Temporal PerspectiveStewardship of TalentsKingdom InvestmentSpiritual Discernment

Pastor's Points

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Wisdom of the future is seeing the end and preparing for it.

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Wisdom of the future is knowing that seasons come to endings.

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Wisdom of the future is seeing where a path is leading and not going that route.

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Wisdom of the future is recognizing that we will have to give an account for what has been given to us.

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Wisdom of the future is the recognition that we have a limited time.

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Wisdom of the future is distinguishing the temporal from the eternal.

Key Points

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Wisdom of the future means looking ahead to life's inevitable end and using that insight to make disciplined, intentional choices today.
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Just as the ant prepares during the summer for the coming winter, believers must recognize temporary seasons of opportunity and harvest diligently before they pass.
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Understanding that life moves through seasonal shifts helps us move on gracefully when a friendship, position, or endeavor has completed its purpose.
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A major part of spiritual wisdom is predicting where a destructive or distraction-filled path leads and choosing not to walk down it.
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God has entrusted each believer with time, talent, and treasure, expecting us to cultivate and multiply these gifts as an act of worship rather than returning them unchanged.
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Remembering our finite time on earth acts like letting the fizz settle in a glass, clearing away worldly chatter to reveal what truly holds eternal substance.
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Investing our time and resources into God's kingdom protects us from worldly economic instability, ensuring our labor is secure in heaven.
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Sermon Moments

“Teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”

“The ant possesses the wisdom of the future by storing food during summer harvest before winter arrives.”

“Recognizing when a season or relationship has run its course prevents us from forcing permanence where grace has lifted.”

“Spiritual wisdom is not only knowing what steps to take, but knowing which roads and influences to avoid entirely.”

“Developing, refining, and multiplying our God-given gifts before presenting them back to the Master is a profound act of worship.”

“Remembering our mortality is like letting the fizz go down in a cup of soda so we can see how much real substance we actually have.”

“Just as athletes find extra energy when time is running out in the final minutes, knowing our time is limited brings spiritual focus and urgency.”

“When believers number their days, they are not counting down to death, but counting down to everlasting life.”

This Week

Set aside daily, intentional time to evaluate your schedule and minimize distractions like excessive screen time.

Take an inventory of the time, talents, and resources God has entrusted to you, and create a plan to refine and multiply them for His kingdom.

Prayerfully discern your current season and relationships to recognize if certain pursuits have run their course so you can transition gracefully.

Practice wise restraint by intentionally turning away from harmful conversations, toxic environments, or unfruitful paths.

Release persistent grudges and extend forgiveness to others today, remembering that life is too short to hold onto resentment.

Reallocate your time and financial investments toward eternal kingdom work rather than temporary, decaying worldly possessions.

Meditate daily on Psalm 90:12, asking God to give you an eternal perspective that brings focus, clarity, and purpose to your daily actions.

Remember This

Wisdom of the future is understanding that our time on earth is finite, prompting us to steward our blessings intentionally today in light of our eternal destination.

A Challenge for You

Remember that every trial, pain, and storm you face in this life is temporary and has a deadline, but the hope, peace, and victory you have in Jesus Christ are eternal and everlasting.

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