Like many, I first approached God’s wisdom in the Bible as good advice. The right way to do a thing so as to please God. The guide for the best chance of success at a thing, or just to have a good life.
Wisdom is ALL THAT. But is is so much more!
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God Fills The Hungry Soul
For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, and the hungry soul He has filled with what is good. (Psalm 107:9 NASB) This is just one of many Scriptures that tantalize us with the idea that knowing God is meant to be supremely satisfying to the soul. I don’t meet enough satisfied souls. In fact, my …
Understanding: Wisdom’s Other Half
If you read the Bible, you know you are supposed to seek God’s will. “God’s Word” is basically a synonym for wisdom from God. The truth of God is rightfully held in esteem as THE truth. I’m quite sure you already seek God’s will, read His Word, and value His truth. Wonderful! The greater question …
Father Knows Best
As in all things, Jesus set the best example for us in how to love the Father with all one’s strength. Ironically, He also showed us the key to accomplishing this is to humbly acknowledge your human limitations, and seek the guidance and wisdom only the Father could impart — because after all, Father knows best! Jesus did this by living a life of utter dependence on the Father. Even though Jesus knew He was the son of God on earth, he said incredibly: By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me. (John 5:19).