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Seeking the wisdom of God
Psalms 111
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10 "Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; and all who
follow his precepts have good understanding"
Bible portrays the wisdom of God. He is clothed
with splendor and majesty. The Psalmist says, by wisdom God created
the earth and by understanding he laid its foundations. When we
look at the marvels of creation, the precision and perfection of
the cosmos and heavenly bodies, we stand in awe of the mind of the
grand designer. The psalmist acknowledges that the heavens declare
the glory of God and the skies proclaim the work of his hands. God
provides water and food to all the cattle, birds of the air, the lions
roar for their prey and seek their food from God (Ps 104:21)."
How many are your works O Lord, in wisdom you made them all"
(Ps 104:24).
Paul writes in his letter to Romans that God’s
invisible qualities –his eternal power and divine nature have been
clearly seen from the creation of the world. Although they knew
God, they neither glorified him as God and their thinking became
futile. They claimed to be wise, but became fools and exchanged the
glory of God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and
animals and reptiles. The great Apostle, who knew God, exclaims
"O the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of
God…"
The education system in schools and colleges mainly
focuses on a bright career, success in business and to compete and
win but does not lay the right amount of emphasis on values of
life. In effect, it creates intellectual monsters rather than men
of worth and substance.
The book of Proverbs says that by wisdom we understand
what is right and just (Proverbs 2: 9). Through education we gain
knowledge but wisdom helps us to apply the knowledge rightly and
beneficially with faithfulness, love and justice. With wisdom comes
understanding, helping us to discern, with the perspective as that
of God who is the source of wisdom.
God asked Solomon as to what he wanted to give him;
the reply was for a discerning heart to govern the people and to
distinguish between right and wrong. God was pleased and gave him
along with discerning heart, riches and honor. Queen of Sheba came
to test him with hard questions; nothing was too hard for the king
to explain to her. All the kings of the world sought audience with
Solomon for the wisdom God had put in his heart. When two women
came to him with a dispute laying claim to the same child, Solomon
exhibits his God given discernment and gives verdict. All Israel
held the king in awe because they saw that he had wisdom from God
to administer justice.
Understanding is a fountain of life to those who have
it (Prov 16:22). A wise man’s heart guides his mouth. James speaks
that if anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God.
PRAYER
Dear
Lord, be gracious to me and grant me the wisdom to fulfill your
purpose in my life.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Wisdom
is more precious than rubies; nothing we desire can compare with it.
Christian Education Forum, Diocese of NAE of the Mar
Thoma Church
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