Saturday, 7^th January 2023

Pastor Alex Buabeng-Korsah

TOPIC: WISDOM IS YOUR PRINCIPAL ASSET

THEME SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 4:7-8

 

PREPARATORY QUESTIONS:

1. What is wisdom?
2. Have you ever asked yourself – how wise am I?
3. How can one acquire wisdom in life?

Wisdom is the most important asset in life, not money. Scripture admonishes that wisdom is the principal thing (the first in terms of time, rank, order, and place). This means, the things we deem as important to our existence should have wisdom occupying the topmost position.

On the other hand, after admonishing that wisdom is the principal thing scripture goes ahead to advise that we also acquire her (wisdom). What is wisdom then?

Wisdom as defined by scripture is simply intellectual or moral insight, or prudence. When we talk about insight we are referring to the capacity to gain an accurate or deep understanding of something or how something works. Therefore wisdom is simply the capacity to gain an accurate or deep understanding of moral or intellectual issues of life. There are various kinds of wisdom, Precious One. We have majorly God’s wisdom (or heavenly wisdom - James 3:17) and earthly wisdom (James 3:15).

Scripture points out beautifully that the wisdom of God has these characteristics – it begins with a holy life and getting along with others or being peaceful. It is also gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and goodness to others, devoid of partiality and hypocrisy (James 3:17). Contrary, earthly wisdom is mainly characterized by bitter envying, competitiveness, class systems, vindictiveness, self-centeredness, exploitative, deceiving and cheating one another (James 3:14-15).

How can we acquire God's wisdom, you may ask?

• First we must appreciate that the true wisdom of life comes from God. (Prov. 2:6, Exo 31:6).
• Secondly, we must recognize that God's wisdom is a spirit (Deut 34:9).
• Thirdly, know also that the fear of the Lord is proof that a man has begun walking in this wisdom, the Holy Scripture says ( Prov. 9:10).
• Having known the above, ask and receive of the Lord His wisdom since He is the source of it. (Luke 21:15)
• The holy scriptures are the wisdom of God to mankind therefore let your Bible be your companion in addition to the Holy Spirit (Colossians 3:16) and you will grow in this wisdom.

If wisdom (the God-kind of wisdom / heavenly wisdom) is the most important thing in this life then it must be profitable. What advantages does this wisdom bring?

Just to mention a few:

• Wisdom is stronger that the weapons of war and the might of ten men (Eccl 7:19; Eccl 9:18)
• Wisdom puts light in the eyes and gives gentleness to words and manners (Eccl 8:1)
• Wisdom makes life easier (Eccl 10:10)

Precious One, don’t underestimate the fact that you have received the grace of our Lord Jesus. This superabundant grace is already powerfully working in you, releasing within you all forms of wisdom and practical understanding. Therefore be conscious of this. Tell yourself today, and every other day, that the wisdom of God is at work in you. You possess the higher wisdom so nothing is too difficult for you. . A man of wisdom goes to places. He sits among the great and the mighty. This is why your level is changing from today going forward. Glory to God

 FURTHER READING – Proverbs 3:35, Daniel 12:3

 QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD:

1. How can you ensure that you are always conscious of the fact that you have the wisdom of God at work in you, so you are well able to produce the needed results in every situation?

 

CONFESSION

Thank you, Lord Jesus, because you have become unto me the wisdom of God. I affirm that I am wise. From today going forward, I see myself walking in the fear of the Lord and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have no lack when it comes to ideas to solve problems and produce results. Glory to God!

 

1-Year Bible Reading Plan

Genesis 13; Genesis 14; Psalm 17; Matthew 9;