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WISDOM COMES FROM GOD
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Job 28:13-28

Proverbs 3:13-21

 

“The fear of the LORD is the

beginning of wisdom…”

 

WISDOM COMES FROM GOD
 
In the early verses of this chapter, Job gave an account of man as he searched for hidden riches in the earth. While man is skilled at doing this, he cannot find spiritual wisdom and understanding. Yet, these things are far more precious than the material wealth men labour so hard to obtain. In fact, all of man’s wealth cannot buy wisdom, nor can it be found by man on his own (Job 28:13-21; Prov 3:13-15).
 
God alone is the source of true spiritual wisdom. He knows all things from eternity past to eternity future (Job 28:23-27). Some of these things are not open for man to know and are hidden in the mind of God (Eccles 3:11). On the other hand, there is also spiritual truth which God reveals to His people. These things are to be kept not only for ourselves but to be handed down to our children and carried throughout the earth (Job 28:28; Deut 29:29).
 
At first glance, Job seemed to have departed from the subject, but as his mind cleared of its confusion, his implicit faith in God shone through. As the arguments progressed, he began to present his case more clearly. He declared that the answer to his problem was not in the discussions of man but in the wisdom of God.
 
As we go through life, may we also learn this lesson that Job was slowly learning. The real answer to all of the problems and difficulties of life does not lie with man’s wisdom or with long discussions concerning this. However, the answer to the problems and difficulties of life lies in God’s revelation of His holy Word. As we study God’s Word, we find the proper way to live so that we may please God and be the recipients of His blessing. May we be true students of His Word so that He may bless and guide us from day to day.
 
THOUGHT: How does man find wisdom?
PRAYER: Help me, Father, to put Thee first in my life. I thank Thee, for the promise that Thou wilt direct my life into paths of blessing.

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