What practical steps can we take to seek God's wisdom over our own? Scripture Focus Job 15:9 asks, “What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us?” Eliphaz’s cutting question highlights a timeless truth: left to ourselves, we are painfully limited. God alone possesses perfect understanding (Isaiah 55:8-9). Recognizing that reality moves us to seek His wisdom rather than trust our own. Why God’s Wisdom Outshines Ours • 1 Corinthians 1:25 – “The foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom.” • Proverbs 3:5-7 – “Trust in the LORD… Do not be wise in your own eyes.” • Proverbs 2:6 – “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” When Scripture speaks, God speaks—literally and infallibly—so every practical step begins and ends with His Word. Practical Steps to Seek God’s Wisdom • Admit limitations. Humble confession echoes Job 15:9: “Lord, I don’t know—You do.” • Ask boldly. James 1:5 promises, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault.” • Immerse in Scripture. Daily reading, study, and memorization place God’s thoughts before ours (Psalm 119:105). • Obey what you already know. Wisdom is applied truth (John 13:17). Light received and followed leads to more light. • Seek godly counsel. “In the multitude of counselors there is safety” (Proverbs 11:14). • Wait for clarity. Patience keeps us from rushing ahead of God (Psalm 27:14; Isaiah 30:18). • Test everything. Measure ideas, feelings, and advice against Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:21). • Cultivate teachability. A soft, repentant heart stays receptive to correction (Proverbs 9:9). Daily Habits That Keep Us Dependently Wise – Begin mornings with an open Bible before an open schedule. – Pray Scripture back to God, asking Him to shape desires and decisions. – Journal insights and promptings; revisit them when choices arise. – Filter media, conversations, and ambitions through biblical principles. – Memorize key passages on wisdom (e.g., Proverbs 3:5-7; James 1:5; Psalm 19:7-11). – Celebrate God’s faithfulness when His guidance proves better than your best ideas. Encouragement to Continue Every time you choose God’s counsel over your own, you echo Job’s acknowledgment of human frailty and experience the steady light of divine wisdom guiding your path. Keep leaning in—because the One who “gives generously” never runs out of answers. |
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