Tag Archive | wisdom

Boast in The Lord!

Aug6

For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power.
1 Corinthians 4:20 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.4.20.NASB1995

It is not by my words but by God’s power in me that the gospel and His kingdom grows and flourishes.

For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed, in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
Romans 15:18-19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.15.18-19.NASB1995

🌹But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption, so that, just as it is written, “Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 1:30-31 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1co.1.30-31.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Mankind Versus God

Jul11

Mankind:
Surely I am more stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man. Neither have I learned wisdom, Nor do I have the knowledge of the Holy One.
Proverbs 30:2-3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.30.2-3.NASB1995

Versus God:
Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His son’s name? Surely you know!
Proverbs 30:4 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.30.4.NASB1995

Do you know?

Jesus says:
No one has ascended into heaven, but He who descended from heaven: the Son of Man.
John 3:13 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jhn.3.13.NASB1995

The Lord rules over everything.

Whatever the Lord pleases, He does, In heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps. He causes the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth; Who makes lightnings for the rain, Who brings forth the wind from His treasuries.
Psalms 135:6-7 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.135.6-7.NASB1995

For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens (He is the God who formed the earth and made it, He established it and did not create it a waste place, but formed it to be inhabited), “I am the Lord, and there is none else.
Isaiah 45:18 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.45.18.NASB1995

Do you know who God is? Do you KNOW Him?

🌹The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.9.10.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

In Need?

Jun25

Striving? Struggling? Disconnected? Hurting? Lost?

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians 4:6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.6.NASB1995

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.5.NASB1995

I know, O Lord, that a man’s way is not in himself, Nor is it in a man who walks to direct his steps.
Jeremiah 10:23 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.10.23.NASB1995

Commit your works to the Lord And your plans will be established.
Proverbs 16:3 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.16.3.NASB1995

‭The way of the righteous is smooth; O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level.
Isaiah 26:7 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.26.7.NASB1995

🌹“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
1 Chronicles 28:9 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1ch.28.9.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Seeking Wisdom?

Jun24

For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
Proverbs 2:6 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.2.6.NASB1995

‭In 1 Kings 3, Solomon, the son of David, was a little child when he became King in place of his father. God spoke with Solomon and said, “ask what you wish Me to give you.” Solomon requested an understanding heart to judge the Lord’s people to discern between good and evil. It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing. “God said to him, ‘Because you have asked for yourself discernment to understand justice, behold, I have done according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and discerning heart,'”

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
James 3:17 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.3.17.NASB1995

🌹But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
James 1:5 NASB1995‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.1.5.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

God’s Humble People

Mar4

and My people who are called by My name humble themselves . . .
2 Chronicles 7:14a NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

‭‭‭‭A position of prayer is a humble heart. Coming before Almighty God, our Creator, is an awesome privilege. Direct contact with the One who loves us and gave His life for us. What have we to offer God? Nothing, except what He has given us. Life. Breath. The means to survive.

All of mankind needs to deal first with the issue of pride. Can we be like God? No. We are His creation. God always was and always will be.

A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.29.23.NASB1995

‭‭When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.11.2.NASB1995

Pride brings one low and with it comes dishonor. With humbleness comes wisdom and honor.

Do you want God to hear your prayers? Bow before Him with a humble heart.

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:10 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.10.NASB1995

🌹MY people who are called by My name humble themselves . . .

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
http://indasharonjesus.org

Pride to Repentance

Feb13

Who has put wisdom in the innermost being Or given understanding to the mind?
Job‬ ‭38:36‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.38.36.NASB1995

‭‭Will you really annul My judgment? Will you condemn Me that you may be justified?
Or do you have an arm like God, And can you thunder with a voice like His?
“Adorn yourself with eminence and dignity, And clothe yourself with honor and majesty.
Pour out the overflowings of your anger, And look on everyone who is proud, and make him low.
Look on everyone who is proud, and humble him, And tread down the wicked where they stand.
Hide them in the dust together; Bind them in the hidden place.
Then I will also confess to you, That your own right hand can save you.
Job‬ ‭40:8‭-‬14‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.40.8.NASB1995

‭‭Forgive me, Lord God, of my pride and arrogance, to think that I could compare myself to You. Only You are my salvation and any wisdom or understanding in me comes from You. I humble myself before You as my justification comes only from the sacrifice of Christ. My adornment is the Light and righteousness of You, Jesus, in me. I cannot save myself or anyone. It is by Your sovereign grace and power that anyone is saved.
I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; But now my eye sees You;
Therefore I retract, And I repent in dust and ashes.”
Job‬ ‭42:5‭-‬6‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.42.5.NASB1995

By my repentance You will save. By my belief You will live through me, revealing to the eye, Your glory. Use me for Your glory, Lord God.

The Lord is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will extol Him. The Lord is a warrior; The Lord is His name.
Exodus‬ ‭15:2‭-‬3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/exo.15.2.NASB1995

🌹Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples. You have by Your power redeemed Your people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Psalms‬ ‭77:13‭-‬15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.77.13.NASB1995

Thank you God for redeeming me.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Wonderful Counselor

Dec11

And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬c ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

I wonder. . .
How many people are dependent on the counsel of professional counselors?
How much money is spent on this counseling?
How helpful is the counsel?

This also comes from the Lord of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great.
Isaiah‬ ‭28:29‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.28.29.NASB1995

I know a Wonderful Counselor who is available 24/7. By prayer, the word of God, and the indwelling Holy Spirit, many have found great counsel.

I wonder. . .
How is the prayer life of individual believers?
How is the prayer life of the church?
How often are Christians in the word of God – reading, meditating, studying – applying the word to their lives?

God also gave us the church – individuals who are to care for one another, encourage one another, help one another in times of need. The family of God.
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Should we not seek God first?

‭‭🌹Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
Romans‬ ‭11:33‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.33.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

***In no way am I saying that counseling or seeking counsel is not helpful.

30 Days of Thanks – D4

Nov4

Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” And call understanding your intimate friend;
Proverbs‬ ‭7:4‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.7.4.NASB1995

I know this is out of context, but this verse brought to mind some wonderful women in my life who share their godly wisdom with me and have listening, understanding 💕 hearts. Sisters who pray for and with me.

I thank God for these sisters who have blessed my life.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

30 Days of Thanks – D3

Nov3

Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.3.16.NASB1995

‭‭God’s word. God’s word filled with the richness of wisdom, direction, salvation. God’s word showing us the Way, the Truth and the Life. The richness of knowing, experiencing Jesus Christ.

Thank You God for Your Word!!

🌹So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
Romans‬ ‭10:17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.10.17.NASB1995Romans 10:17

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Who am I?

Oct23

Therefore if God gave to them the same gift as He gave to us also after believing in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God’s way?”
Acts‬ ‭11:17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.11.17.NASB1995

‭‭This passage is where Peter went to Jerusalem and was sharing testimony with the circumcised Jewish believers about the conversion of Gentiles, of their salvation. When he received opposition his response was, “who was I that I could stand in God’s way?”

I believe we have all been there. That is not the way we do things. That is not how Christians are supposed to act, talk, serve, etc. God and His word is always, or should be, the final word.

There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the Lord.
Proverbs‬ ‭21:30‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.21.30.NASB1995

Not one person on the face of this earth is perfect or knows it all. We would be foolish to think this. We must be careful that we do not think or act as if we alone have any authority.
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Thus says the Lord, “Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches;
Jeremiah‬ ‭9:23‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.9.23.NASB1995

We must seek the counsel of God. Through His Word. Through prayer. Alone and corporately. 
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Then we must trust God and Him alone.

but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.”
Acts‬ ‭5:39‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.5.39.NASB1995

🌹Who am I? I do not want to be in that position. Do you?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon