How can we seek God's wisdom when "vision perishes" as in Ezekiel 7:26? The sobering picture in Ezekiel 7:26 “Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor upon rumor. They will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction will perish from the priest and counsel from the elders.” (Ezekiel 7:26) When national sin led to judgment, every normal channel of spiritual guidance dried up. Yet God never leaves His people without a way to receive His wisdom. Why God’s wisdom matters when vision fails • Worldly voices multiply, but only God’s word stands (Isaiah 40:8). • Deception increases when leaders are silent or compromised (Jeremiah 23:16–17). • Wisdom guards us from panic and preserves hope (Proverbs 2:6-8). Unchanging sources of God’s wisdom 1. Scripture • “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) • Even when prophets and priests falter, the written word remains open and authoritative. 2. The indwelling Holy Spirit • “The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.” (1 Corinthians 2:10-12). • He illuminates what He inspired, bringing clarity where public vision is gone. 3. The person of Christ • “In Him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Colossians 2:3). • He is still “the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). Practical steps to seek wisdom today • Prioritize daily, slow reading of Scripture – Read whole books to grasp context. – Copy key verses; pray them back to God. • Ask boldly and expectantly – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given.” (James 1:5). – Keep asking until peace settles (Philippians 4:6-7). • Compare every message with the Bible – Acts 17:11 commends examining “the Scriptures daily to see if these teachings were so.” • Cultivate reverent obedience – “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 9:10). – Obedience invites further light; disobedience darkens understanding (John 7:17). • Seek godly fellowship – Even when formal leadership collapses, the Lord preserves a remnant (Malachi 3:16-18). – Share insights, hold one another to the Word, sing psalms together (Colossians 3:16). • Practice discernment through maturity – “Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.” (Hebrews 5:14). Encouragement for discouraged hearts • God’s silence is never abandonment; it is a summons to deeper dependence. • He delights to reveal His will to humble seekers (Psalm 25:9). • The same Lord who warned of vision perishing in Ezekiel later promised, “I will pour out My Spirit on all people… your sons and daughters will prophesy.” (Joel 2:28; Acts 2:17). Stand on the unshakeable Word, rely on the Spirit, fix your eyes on Christ, and you will find all the wisdom you need—even when public vision seems to have perished. |
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