Wisdom Promotes

A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

[Proverbs 17:2, NIV]

Godly wisdom is about making decisions with the fear of God in mind. This is usually not common practice because there are several other factors that may be considered, including but not limited to, personal ego, quick returns, external counsel and the need to get even. The one who makes a decision based on the fear of God though it hurts, has overcome self.

Godly wisdom promotes, because it is established on truth and truth never fails. Joseph made his decisions based on the fear of God, he got recognition and promotion for his consistently Godly decisions. Daniel based his decision on the fear of God, when he insisted on not being defiled with the kings meat. The outcome of his wisdom was promotion. Wisdom promotes. 'A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son, and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers. Wisdom will cause you to operate at a higher level than you are operating today, and bring you promotion.

Examples of Godly wisdom, even in the face of challenge, has shown that their expectations were not cut short. Proverbs 23: 17-18 tells us, 'Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord, there is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off '. Let us walk daily in wisdom by the fear of God and our hopes and expectations will not be cut off.

Prayer: Dear father, I bless you for the privilege you've given me to learn your wisdom and live right. I ask Lord that you keep me in remembrance of your word as I walk daily. Help me to be sensitive to your Holy Spirit as He guides me into the truth. I pray Lord for your word to shield my every step and preserve me from regret or shame in Jesus Name.

One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - June 1 2010 - 2 Chronicles 19 - 22 (OT), 1 Corinthians 6 (NT)

Pray for someone today - Let's pray for Christians who stand in the face of temptation. Let's pray that the spirit of God will help anyone who is struggling with one form of temptation or the other, and that the temptation will lose its appeal, for our brother/sister to be free of its grip in Jesus name.

The Beginning Of Wisdom

...How then can I do this great evil and sin against God?

[Genesis 39:9b, AMP]

After Joseph was placed in Potiphar's house, he faced constant temptation from Potiphar's wife, who wanted him to commit adultery with her [Genesis 39]. He did not give in. His reason for refusing to commit adultery was not merely his respect for his master or the possibility that he could lose the position he just gained. His refusal was because he feared God - as shown in his words above.

Though Joseph got caught up in lies and was put in prison, he was granted favor while in the prison because the Lord was with him. Whatever he did, the LORD made it succeed. Eventually (years later) he was exalted by Pharoah, who set him over all the land of Egypt.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom [Proverbs 9:10]. Fear here means to regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted; or be in awe of. When you fear your Loving Father, you will respect Him, you will obey Him, and you will not want to do anything to grieve Him. Your Loving Father knows that self-determination is not enough to make you obey Him. That is why He has given us the Holy Spirit who will teach us all things, including what the Father likes and empower us to obey Him. 

The choices of one who fears God are always wise choices, which eventually lead to what God has in store for His children. As you continue to make your decisions based on your love and respect for your Loving Father, you will find out that those decisions will end up being wise choices. The Lord rewards those who obey Him.

Prayer: My Loving Father, thank You for revealing to me that the beginning of wisdom is to fear You. I have seen an example of someone who respected You and how his life turned out despite the temporary setbacks after he had made wise choices.  Forgive me for the times I have made decisions that did not honour Your will. My Lord, thank You for the Holy Spirit who teaches me all things. Help me to be more conscious of Your Spirit with me, that I may be guided in my choices and have knowledge of what pleases You. As I make my choices today with respect and fear for you, even if they do not bring the result I want, I will rest knowing that You have great plans for my future. Thank You, Awesome Father. In Jesus Name, Amen.

Importance Of Wisdom

Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
[Proverbs 4:7, NKJV]

Wisdom is a treasure. Every one wants to be identified with wisdom whatever standards they live by. This is made obvious by the strength of a person's opinion over that of others, and how difficult it can be for one person to concede to another person's opinion. Wisdom is a treasure sought by all but which comes at a price. In Matt. 13:44, a man is described to have found a treasure which he hid, for joy over his discovery he goes to sell every thing he has in order to buy and keep that treasure. Wisdom is a treasure we need to spend energy, time and resource to acquire. It differentiates people. It can be the differentiating factor between a person's before and after. It can be the thin line between success and failure.

Wisdom is the principal thing, the most important thing; therefore get wisdom. The person who is guided by common sense and insight, who is prudent in his/her ways ends up a happy person. Prov. 2:10-11 tells us that, 'When wisdom enters your heart, and knowledge is pleasant to your soul, discretion will preserve you; understanding will keep you'.

As children of God who seek to be guided by the wisdom of God, we cannot quantify the safety we have from the troubles of life, most of them triggered by foolish decisions. Source of wisdom can be reviewed here. May the wisdom of a loving God keep us safe and secure always.

Prayer: Dear loving father, thank you for being my shield and protection from of distress. You said in your word, that if I lack wisdom I should ask you and you will give me your wisdom freely, Father I ask for your all-knowing wisdom to be my primary guide. Dear Lord, let my path be lit constantly by your wisdom and knowledge that I may not stumble over any situation. You are my advantage Lord, I thank you.