God is Wise

The scriptures are very confident of this, simple, fact: God is wise. Throughout both the old and new testaments, God's wisdom is glorified and exalted. And because He is wise, we also read of His understanding, sympathy, kindness, righteousness and that He is all-knowing. 

Desiring wisdom is something that all people strive for. In fact, many people sacrifice a great deal in order to gain wisdom; even if the wisdom they are pursuing is foolishness in the eyes of God. Many people desire wisdom, because they desire everything that normally comes with worldly wisdom: power, money, authority, control, love etc. Yet, they do not see what they are missing. In fact, they do not know that they are missing anything at all... And what they are missing is the most precious of human possessions; Jesus. Therefore, not only are they without true wisdom but they are also without salvation. That's a scary thought.



The scriptures below highlight a variety of the characteristics of God's wisdom. That He possesses wisdom and true wisdom is His own possession, He gifts us wisdom when we ask Him, His glory is increased when His wisdom is displayed and He blesses our lives with His wisdom.

I don't know where you are at, in life right now. But desiring wisdom from God is useful in every season of our lives. Are you seeking confirmation that God is understanding of your struggles? Are you longing to truly experience His sympathy? Are you desperate to understand His kindness? Do you long for His righteousness to be displayed? Are you ready to understand that God is all-knowing and that He sees not only your present but also your future? If so, then these scriptures are for you.

His possession:

'To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his'
Job 12:13

'If any of you lacks wisdom, then you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you'
James 1:5

'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'
James 3:17

His gift to us:


'For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding'
Proverbs 2:6

'I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you'
Daniel 2:23

'My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge'
Colossians 2:2-3

'It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God - that is our righteousness, holiness and redemption'
1 Corinthians 1:30

'We declare God's wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began'
1 Corinthians 2:7

His glory:

'All this also comes from the Lord Almighty,  whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent'
Isaiah 28:29

'Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary and His understanding no one can fathom'
Isaiah 40:28

'As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts'
Isaiah 55:9

'For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength'
1 Corinthians 1:25

His blessing:

'Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on a rock'
Matthew 7:24

'For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict'
Luke 21:15

God's wisdom is worthy to be praised, for not only does He see all and know all but His plan is to share His wisdom with you. To guide you, strengthen you and prosper you. His wisdom is one of His greatest gifts to us. Just try and wrap your mind around the fact that God wants to share His wisdom with you, all of the wonderful, awesome and miraculous thoughts in His mind, and all of the pieces of His puzzle for your life... Don't you agree with me that that is completely amazing?! So, don't keep silent any longer. Get asking! What are you waiting for?

Lord, give me more wisdom, in Jesus name.








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