Word for the day by Christian Education Forum

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 Education that Leads to Wisdom  

  Bible portion: Romans 11:25-36 

Verse:v.33. “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments,  and his paths beyond tracing out!”  
Devotion
Being well educated is something many take great pride in. We often give importance only to acquiring  knowledge and new skills. While this is still very much needed, knowledge alone does not amount to  wisdom. Wisdom is about understanding and applying the knowledge in the way that aligns with the will  of God.  
In the first part of today’s passage Paul discusses the mystery “Israel has experienced a hardening in part  until the full number of the Gentiles has come in” (v26). Sometimes God’s plans are beyond our  understanding; they are a mystery for us. However, we must remember, God’s understanding surpasses  our own.  
In the second part of today’s passage, Paul describes the depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge. He  describes God’s judgements as unsearchable and his paths as beyond tracing out. A part of our education  should be trying to understand God’s ways. Our education should be a means by which we discover and  appreciate the richness of God’s creation and His divine order.  
Finally, in the last verse of today’s passage we are reminded where true wisdom comes from. “For from  him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” (v36). All things  come from God, including wisdom. God should be at the center of all our learning. Our education should  lead us to worship and glorify Him.  
                                           Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank you for the gift of education. We pray that we are able to keep you in the center of  our learning. Help us to seek not just knowledge but true wisdom that comes from You alone. May our  education lead us to glorify you. All this we ask in your Mighty name. Amen.  

Thought for the Day
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and  It will be given to you.” James 1:5  

Riya Varughese, St Andrews MTC, NY

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