“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy” (James 3:17)
Divine wisdom is heavenly wisdom which is from above and also above all (John 3:31). This is in clear contrast to demonic and diabolical wisdom (James 3:15-16) and also human and intellectual type of wisdom. Divine wisdom produces peace and pleasantness (Proverbs 3:17), and it cannot be compared to human, common sense wisdom.
The Bible Knowledge commentary defines wisdom as being SKILLED in Godly living. Skill is the ability to do something dexterously or very well. By divine wisdom, we are able to handle life challenges and issues very well. We have the right perspective to life by the wisdom of God. By divine wisdom we rule, reign and live life maximally and limitlessly.
Below are some truths about divine wisdom:
Divine wisdom is a personality: In Proverbs 8:22-31, wisdom was presented as a personality who worked with the Creator while creating the universe. Divine wisdom is the foundation on which everything that will endure and last is built. Jesus Christ is the Wisdom and also the Power of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). By wisdom God founded the earth and by understanding He established the heavens (Proverbs 3:19). Jesus is the Wisdom of God who was there at the beginning when God created the world. To possess Christ is to possess divine wisdom.
Divine wisdom is steeped in mysteries: “But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory” (1 Corinthians 2:7). “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! (Romans 11:33). God’s mysteries are deep, unfathomable realities that cannot be accessed or comprehended by the human mind. The deep things of God (His wisdom) are only revealed and made manifest by the Spirit of God. As our fear and reverence of God increases, we are able to access divine wisdom which beautifies, enlightens and enhances our lives.
Divine wisdom versus human wisdom: The foolishness of God commences where human wisdom ends. To the human, unregenerate mind the preaching of the gospel (divine wisdom) sounds nonsensical, but therein lies the salvation and deliverance of mankind. Human wisdom doesn’t work miracles but divine wisdom is altogether miraculous. Divine wisdom isn’t against rational thinking; divine wisdom understands human wisdom but human wisdom does not understand divine wisdom. To access divine wisdom, one must be willing to lay aside his/her human wisdom. “Don’t fool yourself. Don’t think that you can be wise merely by being up to date with the times. Be God’s fool – that’s the path to true wisdom. What the world calls smart, God calls stupid” (1 Corinthians 3:18-19, MSG)
CONCLUSION: God doesn’t want His children to operate human/intellectual wisdom alone. Human wisdom is not sufficient to handle the issues and challenges of life, and also to live life limitlessly as God desires for His children (John 10:10b). God is calling His children to a deeper and closer walk with Him where He will divulge and regularly impart them with His wisdom that will make them shine as stars in this present world. As we desire this Wisdom above rubies and gold, we become an astonishment to our world.
Ade(Gboyega) ESAN
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