- But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? Job 28:12 – Job goes into a poetic speech about how man digs deep into the earth to find precious gems, but then asks where can wisdom be found? Where can wisdom, the thing that is far greater and more precious than any gem, be found? In the last verse of our chapter we see wisdom is the fear of the Lord. Wisdom is with God and those who seek Him find the ultimate source of wisdom. Imagine mining deep in a cave and you break through a wall to find yourself in a new cave with the walls covered in diamonds. That’s the image we should have when it comes to wisdom and seeking out God for He is the source of true wisdom. Scripture tells us over and over that wisdom is more precious than any earthly possession, yet when was the last time wisdom was a request you made to God for? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1480
- God understands the way to it, and he knows its place. Job 28:23 – Job starts this chapter by declaring the amazing feats that man had accomplished. Man had been able to dig to the deepest of places in earth and find the most precious of things. Gold, jewels, silver, and all the treasures one could seek after. Man had been able to light up the darkest of places and had been able to find the most difficult of things to find. Yet wisdom, that was something man on his own couldn’t find. Man could dig deep into the earth, or create the most elaborate contraptions, but man could never find wisdom or the path to it. God though knows the path to wisdom and He knows where wisdom can be found. He Himself is the source of His wisdom. So while we can be so skilled at digging and searching, all we have to do to find the precious resource of wisdom, is simply to look up to our God. Know godly wisdom isn’t going to be found anywhere else outside of God. Thankfully our God is ready to share His wisdom with His children. We can study His word, listen to those more mature in the faith, and we can speak directly to Him in prayer. Today, if then you are in need of godly wisdom, know it’s location is God and Him alone. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2653
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