Today’s Insight in the Word-
Proverbs 19 – What is godly wisdom? What is worldly wisdom? Wisdom given to us by God empowers us to know Him better and directly affects the heart of the believer. Godly wisdom includes discernment, insight into His word, a better understanding of the characters of God, and better understanding of the will of God. Acts 6:10 “But they were unable to stand up against his wisdom and the Spirit by whom he was speaking.” Man cannot fully comprehend the matters of God. Earthly wisdom is wisdom of things of the world and cannot produce fruit. Earthly wisdom is made a fool and gives no life or true understanding. It is full of words and lacks depth in understanding. What does man know that God does not? Did He Himself not create us and everything in the universe? Can earthly wisdom tell me how many stars are in the universe or how they were created? Can earthly wisdom tell of what it was like when the foundations of the earth were laid? No. Jeremiah 51:15 “He made the earth by His power, established the world by His wisdom, and spread out the heavens by His understanding.” True wisdom comes from the Lord.
What is said about earthly wisdom? 1 Corinthians 1:19 “For it is written: I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and I will set aside the understanding of the experts.” 1 Corinthians 1:20 “Where is the philosopher? Where is the scholar? Where is the debater of this age? Hasn’t God made the world’s wisdom foolish?”
What is said of godly wisdom? 1 Corinthians 1:25 “because God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.” 1 Corinthians 3:18 “No one should deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, he must become foolish so that he can become wise.”
Obtaining godly wisdom: James 1:5 “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.”
Characters of godly wisdom: James 3:17 “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without favoritism and hypocrisy.”
Vs 20 – “Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life.”
Walking in the Word – I desire to seek wisdom from our Lord God. I want to use this wisdom to glorify God and understand Him better. I desire to help others and give insight in to the Word of God through teaching. I also desire to guide others in the Truth and help people understand their roles here on earth. Life is more than living and dying. It is about glorifying God and choosing to love. There is no reward when someone is forced to love. God gave us a choice to seek Him and love Him. It satisfies God when His children seek to Love Him and grow closer to Him. He does not need us but rejoices in having a relationship with us. He is our Provider, Comforter, Helper in time of need, and our Father. Our purpose here is to learn about Him, grow with Him, and learn to obey and Love Him with all of our heart, might, and soul.
Prayer Response to the Word – Father, I thank You for wisdom in Your word. Who is like You Father? What man can ponder the affairs of God? None. There is none like You and I’m grateful to be Your legitimate son. I thank You that You sought me where I was in my life and lifted me by Your grace, love, and mercy. I did not have to be a king or even important. You still reached down to me and brought to me a new life. I am grateful that You chose me Lord. I am grateful for Your everlasting mercy and grace. I ask that what You have blessed me with be shared with those around me. I pray that You overflow in my life to others. I confess that I am nothing without You. Life is nothing if it is not lived for You alone. Help me to break the chains of this world and fervently seek You. Please be patient with me Father and forgive me when I do not do what is pleasing in Your eyes. Help me to learn from my wrongs, repent, and correct. Give me wisdom so I may lead in Your name. Give me a heart for the lost and eyes to discern what is good and evil. I will go Lord. Use me for Your glory so that You may be pleased with me. Help me to do Your Will. I pray for the lost and ask that You call them to You. Please revive this world and remember Your promises. Please do not abandon us despite what the wicked are doing. Return to us Almighty Savior and claim Your people! In Jesus’ name, Amen!
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