Dec 3

“He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous…” Proverbs 2:7

God’s provision for those who are upright in His sight and walk in His word includes ‘sound wisdom’ – the application of knowledge at the right time, in the right way and for the right reasons! This wisdom is from above and a wonderful blessing to the hearts of believers. The wisdom of the world pales in comparison to this wisdom, in fact God takes pleasure in bringing it forth from those who are considered naught by the world and its sages. Note firstly that God lays up this wisdom. It isn't merely learnt, it is made available and plentiful by the power and provision of the Lord. Elsewhere in the scriptures we learn that those who may be considered babes or unlearned often display this kind of heavenly wisdom and they didn't get it from a local school or university, but from interaction with the Almighty and His Word! See secondly how that this wisdom is ‘sound’. It is healthy wisdom, complete in its purpose and it is a ‘working’, applicable wisdom, positively and powerfully influencing the lives of those who subscribe to it and allow its work in them. This is not mere philosophical fantasy bearing no ultimate good to the soul or man, but a sturdy, vigorous, life-giving wisdom which applies to all aspects of life. God lays it up – He gives it freely and liberally and makes it available to all who strive unto righteousness and seek His face and will in their lives. 


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