Read Job 28.
Question of the day: "Where shall wisdom be found? And
where is the place of understanding?" (v.12)
It is not found in
natural searches.
Job's example was the human skill in searching for ore and
precious stones. Mine shafts are dug,
tunnels bored, waterways dammed up so that precious items may be brought out of
the darkness to light. These things are
hidden under the earth's surface. Birds
flying overhead and animals walking the land have no idea what is beneath them.
Even the efforts of mining human philosophies and seeking
out the hidden things of the mind will not meet a person's deepest needs. Because when it comes to spiritual matt ers we are naturally ignorant, lacking wisdom,
and need help outside ourselves.
It is not available
for purchase.
All the wealth in the world cannot buy wisdom and
understanding of life. Such insights are
not on the open market. The value of
wisdom is priceless.
It is offered freely
from only one source.
God understands. He
knows. He sees everything. He is the Creator of all things.
The true answer comes from God Himself: "And he said to
man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn from evil is
understanding." (v.28)
Two insights for life:
1. No fear of the Lord (respect and sense of direct
accountability to Him) = no true wisdom.
2. No intentional turning from evil (sin and the things that
displease God) = no understanding.
Speaking of Jesus, Paul wrote: "In whom are hidden all
the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (Colossians 2:3)
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives
generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask
in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea
that is driven and tossed by the wind." (James 1:5-6)
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