Having Wisdom

N.T. #124 "Having Wisdom"

August 7, 2023

Matthew 11-Part 7

LET IT GLOW

The crowd that stood before Jesus (from Capernaum, Chorazin, and Bethsaida) must have been shocked to hear such stron woes pronounced against them and their neighboring cities. They saw what Jesus did firsthand, and yetg they stubbornly refused to repent of their sins and believe in him. Therefore, punishment was coming for them. (verses 21-24)

In verses 25-27, we read of the prayer which Jesus prayed loudly to the Father enough for everybody to hear:

• He praised the Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because He had hidden things from the wise and learned (arrogant) and revealed them to infants who are humbly open to receive the truth of God's Word.
• Such a plan was done because this was His good pleasure, pleasing to God.
• Jesus is the only way to God the Father.
• Jesus has an intimate relationship with God.
• Jesus chooses to whom He reveals Himself and God.(verse 24) 

Are we wise in our own eyes, or do we seek the truth in childlike faith, realizing that only God holds all the answers? Are we trying to figure out life without God? It does not work that way. God keeps secrets from those who think they are smart enough to figure out life independent of God. 

The answer to life's burdens isn't found via human wisdom, but through accepting the divine viewpoint.

We must become like infants that trust their daddy. The only way to know and have access to our Father who hides things from self-sufficient people is through knowing and trusting His Son Jesus Christ. (Tony Evans)

LET IT GROW

Do we desire to be wise and discerning? Then our heart must remain near to God through faith in Jesus. Spiritual understanding isn't dependent on human equipment or status. It is the gift of God, and so is given to those in whom He is well pleased. It is the choice of a Sovereign Lord of heaven and earth with a sovereign purpose. 

Paul explained it like this: Consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, so that no man may boast before God.     (1 Corinthians 1:26-29)

Do we want to be wise, then ask Jesus for wisdom. James tells us to ask in faith from God, nothing wavering. (James 1:6)

Jesus knew He was the Messiah, the Son of David and Son of God. He knew He had a special, eternal, divine relationship with God the Father. Yet, He did not flaunt it. Are you open to the Spirit's work so you can see who Jesus really is? Do you know Him personally as your Savior? Simply ask Jesus to be your Savior and forgive your sins. He will. (1 John 1:9)

LET IT GO

We want to be wise, knowing Spiritual truths from Your Word so we can apply them in our life and honor You, Father God.

May we do Your will, Your way, today.