March 4, 2024 GOD’S WISDOM-A MYSTERY
1 Corinthians 2:4-7 “And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; but we speak of God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which God predestined before the ages to our glory; the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;”
The world operates on the wisdom of man. As you look at the history of the world and observe the current state of affairs, the obvious conclusion that the wisdom of man has a poor track record. However, there is a wisdom that comes from God-but it is a mystery, and it is hidden, and many never experience the wisdom of God. That may sound a little strange, but that is what it is. Before the ages, God predestined His wisdom to our glory; Jesus came demonstrating the wisdom of God, and later, Paul, called of God, spoke of the wisdom of God. Today, we value and enjoy listening to those who speak with persuasive words; but persuasive words alone are empty and are of little lasting value. Paul, a brilliant, well educated leader of his day did not rely on persuasive words, but instead, relied on the power of the Spirit. Paul wanted the followers of Christ to have their faith based not on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. Paul spoke and demonstrated the wisdom of God through the power of the Spirit. The world does not, and is not able to comprehend the wisdom of God. The good news is that we can hear, believe and receive the wisdom of God because the Spirit of God reveals it to us. Even though the wisdom of God is hidden from those who do not know Him, His wisdom is revealed in the scriptures. It is not up to us to figure out the wisdom of God, but to put our faith and trust in God and to be sensitive to the Spirit of God who is present in us to reveal the things of God. We must hunger and thirst to know God and to learn of His ways. When we have decisions to make, or we need to know how to respond to certain situations, we can trust that the Holy Spirit will reveal the way in which we should go. Often, it is a matter of just following the peace in our hearts; sometimes the Spirit speaks a word to us; or He may use someone else to speak a word; or a particular scripture may give us a clear direction. So, let us be reminded that God reveals His wisdom to those who seek Him; He gives us direction; He empowers us and equips us and enables us experience His wisdom in this life; we have a wisdom not of this world, but a wisdom that comes from God.
James 1:5 “If any of you wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Blessings, Buddy
1 Corinthians 2:4-7 “And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. Yet we do speak wisdom among those who are mature; a wisdom, however, not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are passing away; but we speak of God’s wisdom in a mystery, the hidden wisdom, which God predestined before the ages to our glory; the wisdom which none of the rulers of this age has understood; for if they had understood it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;”
The world operates on the wisdom of man. As you look at the history of the world and observe the current state of affairs, the obvious conclusion that the wisdom of man has a poor track record. However, there is a wisdom that comes from God-but it is a mystery, and it is hidden, and many never experience the wisdom of God. That may sound a little strange, but that is what it is. Before the ages, God predestined His wisdom to our glory; Jesus came demonstrating the wisdom of God, and later, Paul, called of God, spoke of the wisdom of God. Today, we value and enjoy listening to those who speak with persuasive words; but persuasive words alone are empty and are of little lasting value. Paul, a brilliant, well educated leader of his day did not rely on persuasive words, but instead, relied on the power of the Spirit. Paul wanted the followers of Christ to have their faith based not on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God. Paul spoke and demonstrated the wisdom of God through the power of the Spirit. The world does not, and is not able to comprehend the wisdom of God. The good news is that we can hear, believe and receive the wisdom of God because the Spirit of God reveals it to us. Even though the wisdom of God is hidden from those who do not know Him, His wisdom is revealed in the scriptures. It is not up to us to figure out the wisdom of God, but to put our faith and trust in God and to be sensitive to the Spirit of God who is present in us to reveal the things of God. We must hunger and thirst to know God and to learn of His ways. When we have decisions to make, or we need to know how to respond to certain situations, we can trust that the Holy Spirit will reveal the way in which we should go. Often, it is a matter of just following the peace in our hearts; sometimes the Spirit speaks a word to us; or He may use someone else to speak a word; or a particular scripture may give us a clear direction. So, let us be reminded that God reveals His wisdom to those who seek Him; He gives us direction; He empowers us and equips us and enables us experience His wisdom in this life; we have a wisdom not of this world, but a wisdom that comes from God.
James 1:5 “If any of you wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Blessings, Buddy
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