How can we gain wisdom like Moses to fulfill God's purpose today? Moses: A Model of God-Given Wisdom Acts 7:22 “So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.” • Moses received premier Egyptian training, yet his lasting influence flowed from wisdom God imparted afterward in the desert and at Sinai. • His story shows that natural education is useful, but divine wisdom is essential for fulfilling God’s purpose. The Source of True Wisdom • Proverbs 2:6 “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” • Psalm 111:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who practice it have good understanding.” • James 1:5 “Now 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.” God Himself is the giver. Reverence, obedience, and prayer place us under the fountain of wisdom. Keys Displayed in Moses’ Life 1. Reverence – Exodus 3:5: he removed sandals before the burning bush. 2. Relationship – Deuteronomy 34:10: “whom the LORD knew face to face.” 3. Teachable Spirit – Exodus 33:13: “please let me know Your ways.” 4. Obedient Faith – Hebrews 11:24-26: he rejected Egypt’s treasures to align with God’s people. 5. Time Alone with God – Forty years in Midian, forty days on Sinai—seasons of solitude shaped his discernment. Practical Steps for Seeking Wisdom Today • Daily Scripture intake – 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Colossians 3:16. – Read, meditate, and memorize; the Word renews the mind. • Consistent prayer for insight – Ask specifically for wisdom in decisions, relationships, and ministry. • Cultivate godly fear – Worship, repentance, and quick obedience guard the heart from pride. • Embrace mentoring and community – Proverbs 13:20: walk with the wise; join Bible-centered fellowship where counsel flows. • Accept wilderness seasons – God often shapes character in hidden places before public assignment. • Practice what you learn – John 13:17: blessing follows doing. Obedience turns information into wisdom. • Number your days – Psalm 90:12: keeping eternity in view sharpens today’s priorities. Promises for Those Who Ask • God gives “generously… without finding fault” (James 1:5). • “He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6). • “You will understand righteousness and justice and every good path” (Proverbs 2:9). Living Out God’s Wisdom • Lead where He places you—home, workplace, church—just as Moses led Israel. • Stand for righteousness in a culture like Pharaoh’s court. • Disciple the next generation—Moses prepared Joshua (Deuteronomy 31:7-8). • Share God’s Word faithfully—Moses wrote and taught the Law. Seek the Lord as Moses did, and He will supply the wisdom needed to accomplish His purpose in your day. |
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