Connect Isaiah 28:29 with James 1:5 on seeking wisdom from God. Divine Wisdom Defined • Scripture presents wisdom not as human ingenuity but as a quality flowing from God Himself • Proverbs 2:6 states, “For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” • Wisdom, therefore, is both gift and revelation—God discloses His mind to His people Isaiah 28:29—The Source of Perfect Counsel • Isaiah looks at the skill of a farmer and then lifts his readers’ eyes higher to the true Author of such skill • Isaiah 28:29: “This also comes from the LORD of Hosts, who is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.” – “Wonderful in counsel” underscores God’s flawless strategic guidance – “Excellent in wisdom” affirms His limitless insight into every situation • Because this counsel and wisdom “come from the LORD of Hosts,” they carry sovereign authority and cannot fail James 1:5—The Open Invitation • James echoes Isaiah’s portrait yet turns it into a personal promise for believers • 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.” – Wisdom is available “to all,” removing any thought that God plays favorites – God gives “generously,” revealing His delight in sharing His mind with His children – He gives “without finding fault,” so past mistakes do not disqualify anyone who comes in faith Connecting the Two Passages • Isaiah 28:29 establishes that true wisdom originates in God alone • James 1:5 assures that the very same God stands ready to impart that wisdom to every believer who asks • The link: – Source identified (Isaiah) – Supply guaranteed (James) Additional Witnesses from Scripture • 1 Corinthians 1:30: “It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God…” • Colossians 2:3: “…in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” • Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” • Each passage reinforces the same truth: wisdom is stored in God and shared through relationship with Him Living Out the Promise—Practical Steps • Recognize need – Humility opens the door: admit personal limits instead of leaning on human reasoning • Ask in faith – Speak plainly to God, resting in James 1:5’s guarantee – Expect wisdom because Scripture says it “will be given” • Search the Word – God’s wisdom is revealed in the pages of Scripture; regular reading aligns the mind to His counsel • Listen for the Spirit’s guidance – John 16:13: “But when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.” • Confirm through obedience – Wisdom becomes evident as it is acted upon and produces righteous fruit (James 3:17) • Give thanks – Gratitude reinforces reliance on God rather than self Encouragement for Today • The God who is “wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom” has opened His treasury to His children • No circumstance lies outside His insight; no believer is outside His invitation • Approach boldly, ask confidently, and live dependently, knowing that divine wisdom is both promised and provided |
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