Weaving Wisdom

God Weaves

Proverbs 2:6 ESV

James 1:5 ESV

James 3:17 ESV

Proverbs 16:16 ESV

Psalm 111:10 ESV

One of (emphasis on one) the most remarkable and wonderful promises we are given in scripture from Proverbs 2:6 is that when we ask, God will give wisdom. As remarkable as that sounds Solomon’s reference to God’s promise to give wisdom comes without any strings attached.

In Proverbs 2:6 wise King Solomon said, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding”.

What seems to be quite remarkable about that promise is that it really is the absolutely best gift on the planet. Solomon doesn’t tell us ‘if you are really good and you mind me (God) I will give you the treat of wisdom.”

The promise of receiving wisdom is totally and completely free.

In the same manner many scholars believe James who wrote the New Testament book of James and was known as James the Just, brother of Jesus (also referred to as half brother) and bishop of the church in Jerusalem also included the gift of wisdom in his works.

James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”

The day I first read that scripture I wondered why in all my years of going to Sunday School I didn’t recall studying or memorizing that verse.

The promise that all we have to do is ask God for wisdom and it will be given without any questions is quite remarkable. It’s a ‘no questions asked’ kind of deal.

James expands on the wisdom from above in James 3:17 when he wrote, “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.”

As James breaks down the full meaning of wisdom from God, he describes it as being:

• Pure wisdom that is sincere and fully devoted

• Peaceable wisdom that always reconciles and offers perfect harmony

• Gentle that is thoughtful of others is fully reasonable

• Open to Reason that is compliant and submissive to others

• Merciful that truly forgives and shows kindness

• Full of good fruit that offers real action and conduct toward others

• Impartial that is genuine and never favors one person over another

• Sincere that doesn’t pretend to conceal information

From a practical perspective the unknown author of Psalm 111:10 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”

Unlike modern man who tends to hold a slim view of the use of the word fear, the writer of this psalm reminds the reader revering God as THE God puts us on the path of wisdom. Indeed, by turning to God and listening we can begin to understand the character and nature of the one true God.

Spiritual Practice:

Proverbs 16:16 says “How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.”

Practice thinking about obtaining wisdom is more valuable that having gold and obtaining understanding is worth more than silver.

Deborah

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