The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him in James 3:17-18,
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness."
There is a wisdom that comes from heaven. This wisdom is recognizable to those who know what to look for. It is couched in the matchless perfections of our wonderful God. Those who express this wisdom reflect the very beauty of God's own character and nature.
One of the many wonderful things of our God is that he makes wisdom available to all. "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." James 1:5. Wisdom, herself, speaks out in Proverbs 1:20, 33, "Wisdom calls aloud in the street, she raises her voice in the public squares... 'whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.'" In Proverbs 9:4-5 she invites all who will come to her, "'Let all who are simple come in here!' she says to those who lack judgment. 'Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.'"
I have learned quite some time ago that wisdom, the kind that comes from heaven, reflects our transcendent God whose nature is unmistakable in its beauty and perfection. He sits on the throne there and if what is being expressed doesn't reflect him, it just may not be wisdom that has its origin there.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd love to hear from you!
Trevor Fisk
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