October 16, 2018
Job 28:12-29:20 The Message (MSG)
Many times people confuse wisdom with knowledge, but they are not the same. We can gain knowledge by our own efforts, but we cannot gain wisdom without divine help. Wisdom is given so we can make good use of knowledge and to determine what is right or wrong in our lives before God.
In our wisdom passage from Job, we learn the ultimate interpretation for our lives must come from God—from the One who created us in his image. Only God can reveal his plans for our lives. Our reverence and respect for God will establish a beginning in our quest for wisdom. In order to receive wisdom, we must trust the Lord who gives it generously to those who seek him and ask. So, ask God for wisdom and trust him to bring to your understanding what you need to be prosperous in every area of your life. Father God wants to bless you with wisdom, so be listening carefully.