Jesus is our Wisdom

28/07/2009 by John Marsden.

Colossians 2:1-5I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I tell you this so that no one may deceive you by fine-sounding arguments. For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit and delight to see how orderly you are and how firm your faith in Christ is. 

When Paul wrote to the Colossian church, he told them that he hoped they would “have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” 

In Jesus is all wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Scientists, scholars, poets, religious gurus, philosophers, and even rock legends have made claims to having the keys to intelligence and truth, but ultimately true knowledge and wisdom are found in Jesus. 

If you’ve ever felt like wisdom is something for the geeky kids at school, listen up today because we’re going to look at how awesome real wisdom is.
Where Can I Find Wisdom? 1. The Wisest Man to Ever Walk the Earth“in [Jesus] are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” – Colossians 2:3·        Somebody tell me where some places are that you can find wisdom?

·        Paul said that all the “treasures of wisdom and knowledge” are hidden in Jesus.  He was the wisest Man to ever walk the earth.

·        The first place to look for wisdom is in the person of Jesus.·        Jesus was so wise that he amazed people when he spoke.  See Matthew 13:54.·        Over and over, He confounded and confused all the wise men of Israel with His wisdom and understanding. See an example in Luke 20:27-40.·        The world will say that following Jesus means turning off your brain, but Jesus is the foundation of wisdom.  When He was on the earth, people were shocked by his knowledge and understanding. 2. The One Who Owns All Wisdom“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.” – Job 12:13·        Job said that wisdom, counsel, and understanding belong to God.  He is the owner and creator of all wisdom.·        If you want to find wisdom, look to the one who created it.·        God is the owner of all wisdom.  He understands you, me, and all the world, past, present, and future, better than any body else.  He knows everything.·        God is the owner of all counsel.  He knows what needs to be done.  He knows how to heal your heart.  He knows how to restore relationships.  If you want good advice, it’s found in Him.·        God is the owner of all understanding.  He gets how things work.  He understands how we think and operate, and He knows how to make everything work out for Him.  If you’re confused and just don’t understand what’s going on, God has the answers.·        Scientists might say the world happened by chance, that mathematics and laws of nature control life, but the Bible says the world is founded in God’s wisdom (Jeremiah 10:12).

·        When we make Jesus our wisdom, we have all true wisdom within reach.

Just to let you know that my operation went fine, nothing sinister

just left me with a very sore throat and feeling very tired.

Have a great day and be blessed. God is so good!

John

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