Verse of the Day - Proverbs 28:26

The one who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. ~Proverbs 28:26 (Holman)

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To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. ~ Job 12:13 (NIV)

Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. ~ Daniel 2:20 (NIV)

Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! ~ Romans 11:33 (NIV)

We've said it a million times: "...sounds right to me..."

Red flag, my friends. Red flag...

How many times have you relied on your own judgment and paid the sad price of a bad decision, huh? Yeah, you're shaking your head 'yes' -- too many times to want to count, most likely.

We just have to face it -- our judgment is flawed, skewed, imbalanced. On our own, we are truly like a wave upon the sea, tossed back and forth with the wind. So many pride themselves on their knowledge and wisdom, but even scholars and Ph.D.s are foolish if they don't seek the wisdom of God. The reality is that if humanity is not seeking God, they're seeking self and other gods. And wisdom comes from God. Therefore, if they are not tapping into the source of wisdom, they are running on foolishness. Big-time.

For it is written:
"I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate." [Isaiah 29:14]
Where is the wise man? Where is the scholar? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? ~ 1 Corinthians 1:19-2 (NIV)

Humanity thinks it's so smart. We elevate ourselves with college degrees and expansive libraries...and then cheat on our taxes and our spouses. We consider ourselves spiritual and seek to attain a higher consciousness...and then kill ourselves and others in cult massacres.

Wisdom?!? We are fools, with a capital 'F'.

It all comes down to acknowledging who has the wisdom, and who doesn't. It's about Who's in charge, and who isn't. Basic rebellion against God is really the foundation of foolishness. If God is the author of wisdom, and you decide you don't want to follow Him, He gives you what you want and lets you walk your own way, on your own. What's sorta funny is that when people rebel against God and then their life goes awry, they want to blame God for their messed-up life and say He's mean and unloving! Hello---does the phrase, "you've made your bed, now lie in it..." mean anything to them?

From a daily-walk standpoint to our search for spirituality, if we don't believe that God is all-knowing and all-sufficient AND listen and obey what He has to say, then we are left on our own, floating on the sea without sail or rudder. What a helpless position to be in! Unfortunately, most in that situation are clueless as to their predicament. Their foolishness seems like truth and wisdom to them. But when compared side by side with God's truth and wisdom, it falls completely short, completely shallow, completely sad.

Yet, praise the Lord! He is so willing to give wisdom to anyone who asks! You don't have to be a pastor or missionary or church big-wig! God gives to all who come to Him!

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. ~ James 1:5 (NIV)

I pray that you can bow before God today and every day, acknowledging your faulty judgment and asking for His perfect wisdom. Trust Him completely to guide you. As His Word says, He will keep your way safe.

With all your heart you must trust the LORD and not your own judgment. Always let him lead you, and he will clear the road for you to follow. ~ Proverbs 3:5-6 (CEV)

Love,
Joelene