Good sense and sound judgment are indispensable. They keep us on track and help us sidestep the briars. Still, on track isn’t always comprised of well-worn trails through familiar neighborhoods. There are days (or seasons of life) when we find ourselves out on a lake, in a canoe, shrouded by fog, and paddling crosswise to a stiff breeze. There may even be a waterfall to avoid or a swimmer in the water depending on us for rescue. 

Such moments remind us of Victor Hugo’s classic line in Les Miserables. “There is One who sees.” 

Uncommon sense involves depending on the One who sees. Confident of His involvement, seeking His guidance, and trusting His lead are the ingredients of such sense. He sees all, knows all, understands all, and loves us. The long-term effect of such sense (which is “uncommon” because it involves faith) is revealed in who we become. The Bible describes such people with terms like loving, joyful, at peace, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled.

Though God is unseen, He can be glimpsed in the lives of those who love Him. It’s actually common sense — we become like those we love.