JOB MOMENT – (08JUN19) Wisdom – it cannot be bought nor is
there a price that can be set to determine its value. It is Priceless! Job uses
the analogy of treasure seekers and how they know where to begin their search
when it comes to finding gems and precious stones, but he asked the question, “Where
can wisdom be found?” People sometimes confuse wisdom with knowledge, and this
is where the term of endearment, “educated idiot,” seems to be derived. Just because
someone is capable of acquiring knowledge does not mean that they know how to
rightfully use it. There’s the knowledge of man and then there’s the wisdom of
God.
Job declared that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
and to avoid evil is understanding. Many people in today’s time are wise in
their own eyes. Such thinking has led the world astray where common sense isn’t
so common anymore. We act as if we know more than God and that our way is the
best way. Therefore, man attempts to defy God with nonsense such as there being
more than two genders because they have no fear of the Lord. Man has chosen to
redefine marriage, because they think that they know more than the One who
ordained it. We have a rise of STD’s, single-parent homes, and fatherless
children because many people prefer promiscuity over monogamy and irresponsibility
over accountability by which God holds us to a standard. All of the downfalls
of society can lead us back to a break with the wisdom of the Lord. If only we
would seek His counsel and not our own, we could be a wise nation.
Unfortunately, the wiser people become in their own mind’s view is the more
foolish they become. Wisdom can only be truly received from the Lord. Even the
great philosophers and theologians were not wise apart from the wisdom of God
if they never accepted Jesus into their hearts. The wise know that they are in
need of a Savior. A fool will mock the very existence of God, ultimately to his
own demise. Let us be sure that we ask
God for wisdom and understanding, so that the knowledge we acquire can be used
for His edification and glory. Something to ponder…
QUESTION OF THE DAY – (08JUN19) Is there a time when you
must ignore the comments, mocking and ridicule of others? Yes! Job’s friends
were of no comfort to him at all. Every time one of them opened their mouths to
speak, useless words, as Job called them, came out of their mouths. And yet,
Job felt the need to still defend his honor and integrity to them. He did his
best to confute their allegations of him, but with no success.
There are times when you may have to ignore people who wish
to think ill of you. Everyone will not be your friend, nor will they support
you. Sometimes, the best mode of communication with some people is silence. When
God has favor on your life, it can cause others to secretly be envious of the
blessings they see you receive. Should that favor seem to end in their eyes as
you go through trials and various challenges, those that were envious will
inwardly take joy in your troubles. Nevertheless, God sees all and does not
smile when people take joy and pleasure in another’s misfortune. This is why it
is not important to always try to defend yourself to others. More often than not,
you will probably find it being useless anyway, but you know that God has you
and only what He thinks is what ultimately matters. Something to ponder…
JOB MOMENT – (10JUN19)
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