Each of us have some insights, knowledge and wisdom, but the scope is usually fairly narrow and limited to our sphere of influence and knowledge---our world. We are good at what we do and have gained wisdom and foresight regarding our special interest and experience. But if we were suddenly placed in a new, unfamiliar position or found ourselves in a foreign city unable to speak the language, not knowing how to find a bathroom, we quickly become aware of our limitations. Our knowledge and experience will not help us. We except the reality that we need someone to help us. When we consider the six billion people in the world...each, having wisdom about life in their world. We realize how little wisdom each of us as individuals possess. Compared to God`s wisdom? Next to zero. Let`s think about the wisdom of God. He knows everything and is all wise. Even if we compiled all the wisdom of everyone in the world, and measured it against God`s wisdom, it would still be almost nothing. (1st Corinthians 3:19) " for the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God". Honestly; when we realize that everything we know and everything we have comes from God, we cannot think ourselves as wise, but only be humbled before Him. If we read (Job 38-41) we are reminded of the "wise advice" given to Job, by his friends when he lost everything. Job himself questioned God, about why this disaster happened to him? But God was not impressed by any of them "friends", nor their "wise advice". When we begin to recognize that our life is about God, not about us... that is the beginning of wisdom. (Proverbs 1:7) " The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom". God gives us wisdom. We simply need to ask. (James 1:5-7) " If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him". Know God by reading His word,obey the insights and directions He gives you. My prayer; God, build in us a healthy fear and reverence for you. Cause us to soak up the wisdom of your word--the only perfect words. Help us to be humble. Amen.
Love always, Irving Serrano Sr
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