Posts Tagged ‘ Wisdom ’
The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20, HCSB
Faith in Christ necessarily means we share the faith, and we encourage each other in the faith. In the power of the Holy Spirit we also should be influencing and drawing near those who don’t believe and not become like them again.
The father of a righteous son will rejoice greatly, and one who fathers a wise son will delight in him.
Proverbs 23:24, HCSB
The Father sent His Wise Son to live and die for us, and now we can live for His delight in Christ. We can also help each other to live in the wisdom of God, raising our families and training all in righteousness.
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 143:10, HCSB
We need God for this life and the next, so we should seek Him and His will daily, knowing salvation from sin and wisdom for each day comes from Him alone.
We all like to talk about the Magi who came from the east to greet the newborn king of Israel. I wonder how many of us think about this star as a prophetic fulfillment.
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (Matthew 2:1–2, ESV)
We are pretty sure that these “wise men” may have been of the school of practitioners trained originally by Daniel while Israel was in exile. It makes so much sense that they would have been looking for such signs. It does make one wonder why they would think to look for a star?
I wonder if the original Hebrew audience of Matthew would have thought about a previous “wise man” who first spoke of this star.
“The oracle of Balaam the son of Beor,
the oracle of the man whose eye is opened,
the oracle of him who hears the words of God,
and knows the knowledge of the Most High,
who sees the vision of the Almighty,
falling down with his eyes uncovered:
I see him, but not now;
I behold him, but not near:
a star shall come out of Jacob,
and a scepter shall rise out of Israel (Numbers 24:15–17, ESV)
Some foreigners came to worship a king because of a star they saw rise. A foreign prophet was used by God to prophesy a star that would rise.
The prophecy was made as Israel was approaching the Promised Land. The prophecy was fulfilled when the True Israel was approaching His creation.
The first foreigner joined in trying to kill God’s people. The next foreigners helped avoid the attempt to kill the Son of God (for a time.)
This is a good reminder that Israel struggles (there is a pun here) with knowing who their Lord is, but others see Him for who He is, even of they deny Him.
Let us be wiser than all these, even the wise men from the east and especially those who see truth and deny it.
Let us receive the King of kings who has come to bring us life and peace and is coming again.
Merry Christmas and the Lord’s blessings of eternal life and wisdom on you.
Those who have insight will shine like the bright expanse of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
Daniel 12:3, CSB
Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, which begins with knowing we don’t know everything but know the One who does. We ca lead others to His wisdom without humility.
Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.
James 3:13, CSB
Humble, sacrificial service out of love for God and others is the expectation for those who carry the name of Jesus, having the same gentleness and compassion of Christ, not thinking we are better than others.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
Proverbs 9:10, CSB
God is in control and cares for us, and He gives the Holy Spirit to those who seek Him diligently and believe in Christ to find understanding of His will.
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1, CSB
Jesus is our life and power, the power of Creation and wisdom and love, and He dwells in us by the Holy Spirit when we have faith in Him.
Iron sharpens iron, and one person sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17, CSB
Let us help each other through life, guiding each other in all truth and godliness, helping each other be better equipped to face challenges and draw near to God.
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God — who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly — and it will be given to him.
James 1:5, CSB
We can all share the good news of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. God not only wants to help us in our task, but He has promised to help and guide us in sharing the faith. We do not do this alone. He is with us.
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