How can we seek God's wisdom as described in Job 38:36? Marveling at Job 38:36 “Who has put wisdom in the heart or given understanding to the mind?” (Job 38:36) The Source of True Wisdom • God alone “puts” wisdom inside us; it is a gift, not a human achievement. • Proverbs 2:6—“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” • James 1:17 reminds us every good and perfect gift “comes down from the Father of lights.” Wisdom is one of those perfect gifts. Recognizing Our Need • Job’s silence before God (Job 40:4–5) models humble acknowledgement that our own insight is limited. • Psalm 51:6—“Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the secret place.” Approaching God for Wisdom 1. Ask directly. James 1:5—“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.” 2. Believe He answers. James 1:6 urges us to ask “in faith, without doubting.” 3. Revere Him. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,” Proverbs 9:10. Awe-filled worship positions the heart to receive. Practices That Position Us to Receive • Daily Scripture intake – 2 Timothy 3:16: the God-breathed Word “equips” us. – Psalm 119:130: “The unfolding of Your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” • Prayerful meditation – Psalm 119:97: loving God’s law keeps wisdom forefront. • Spirit-led obedience – John 14:26: the Spirit “will teach you all things.” Listening and obeying keeps the channel clear. • Fellowship with mature believers – Proverbs 13:20: walking with the wise “becomes wise.” • Thankful remembrance – Psalm 107:43 calls us to ponder God’s works; remembering His past faithfulness sharpens present discernment. Evidence That Wisdom Is at Work • God-centered decisions (Proverbs 3:5-6) • Peace surpassing circumstances (Philippians 4:7) • Speech that builds up (Ephesians 4:29) • Steady perseverance under trial (James 1:12) • Fruit of righteousness (James 3:17-18) Encouragement to Keep Seeking God delights to keep pouring out insight as we keep turning to Him. As Job learned, the One who “laid the foundations of the earth” (Job 38:4) also stoops to place wisdom within a willing heart. Keep asking, keep listening, and watch Him answer. |
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