The Inexhaustible Wisdom of God

"God is completely sovereign. God is infinite in wisdom. God is perfect in love. God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty He has the power to bring it about."  - Jerry Bridges, evangelical Christian author and speaker (1929-2016)

Picture a flowing stream that never runs dry. A beautiful flower that never wilts and dies. Or a bright light that never fades. These phrases might be used to describe God's infinite wisdom.

However, as we shall learn, these earthly examples are hopelessly insufficient in conveying God's boundless knowledge. In reality, no one can explain the things God decides or understand his ways.

God's wisdom is infinite, all-encompassing, and beyond human comprehension. It is also perfect and infallible, meaning it can't be improved or be wrong, as He operates with flawless precision and has a complete grasp of all things.

Let's delve into some key points here: 

I. The Bible presents God as the Divine Origin of all understanding, or the origin of all wisdom and knowledge (Job 12:13; Psalm 147:5; Proverbs 2:6; Romans 11:33). 

• Think about the ways God's infinite wisdom provides comfort during unsettled times, and reflect on the difference between human and divine wisdom.

II. The revelation of God's perfect knowledge is manifested in creation and throughout salvation history (Proverbs 3:19-20; 1 Corinthians 1:24; Colossians 2:2-3).

• Consider how the natural world reveals God's wise design and how Jesus Christ personifies God's wisdom.

III. We can connect with God's wisdom at any time. In fact, the pursuit of it is encouraged (Psalm 119:105; Proverbs 3:5-6; Proverbs 9:10; James 1:5).

• Examine the significance of what it means to "ask in faith" for wisdom (James 1:5) and how "the fear of the Lord" is the beginning of true wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). Also, incorporate spiritual disciplines (prayer, reading scripture, etc.) to make decisions in line with God's guidance.

IV. Unlike worldly wisdom which is of the earth, the wisdom of God is from above, and it produces specific positive characteristics (Proverbs 18:4; Matthew 7:24; James 3:17).

• Give thought to the characteristics in James 3:17 and how living by God's wisdom affects daily routines and decision-making. Additionally, consider how speech can reveal the presence of wisdom (Proverbs 18:4).

It is evident that God is an everlasting source of wisdom, Whom we can confidently seek from. Therefore, we are called to maintain contact with this source through faith, prayer, and obedience. 

You can put this into action by making some time in your busy life to pray for wisdom in a specific area and meditate on God's Word for guidance (Psalm 111:10).

Prayer: "Dear Lord, thank You for the wisdom You freely give. Guide my steps and my heart in Your perfect way. Amen."

Blessings and joy to you,

Nataly