“But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Man does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living” (Job 28:12-13, NKJV).
I often forget how big God is, and how small and finite my understanding is of him. Almighty and eternal, he dwells in every corner of the universe. He gave us our very first breath and will be beside us when we take our last.
As I ponder God’s greatness, my faith expands exponentially. My limitations, placed next to his omnipotence, drive me to seek him with new energy, new intensity. I desire not just his hand of assistance, but I seek his face. I want to know him, to understand what he is trying to tell me. I want to look past the obvious and see the unseen working of the Spirit — in my life and on the earth.
How easily we shrink our faith down to only what we can see! Lord, escort me into your world, your thoughts, your perspective. Impart to me the trust in you that I crave, trust that you are in control and that I am in your hands. Help me to create an inner environment where wisdom and faith flourish. My desire is to know you, Lord, and to hear your voice, to be utterly attuned to it. It is to leave my sin and failure behind and to live a life pleasing unto you.
Wisdom,
Who can find it?
Where?
The deep says, “It is not in me.”
The sea says, “It is not with me.”
It cannot be gotten with gold,
Neither can silver be weighed
For the price thereof.
It cannot be valued…precious onyx
Or…sapphire.
It cannot be exchanged for jewels,
Not to mention coral or pearls,
For the price of wisdom
Is above rubies.
Where, then, does wisdom come from?
Where is the place of understanding?
God understands
And he knows the place thereof.
He who sees under the whole heaven,
Who measures the weight of wind,
Says to mankind,
“Behold
The fear of the Lord—
That is wisdom.
To depart from evil—
That is understanding.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning
Of all wisdom.
He who would have wisdom,
Let him in love,
Fear God
And forsake his sins.”