The only wise God
1 Timothy 1:17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
God is all knowing and all powerful. However, if he was not good and wise we would have reason to be afraid. Since God is good and wise, He is worthy of our praise and thanksgiving.
Wisdom is the ability to choose the best possible end, and to choose the best possible means of achieving that end. It is not the same as knowledge, but is rather the ability to put one’s knowledge to practical use. Also wisdom is the ability to make the right decisions when judging between two different courses of action.
Paul has already said this: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counsellor?”” Romans 11:33, 34, NIV.
God, in his wisdom, gave mankind laws to live by. “And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws as this body of laws I am setting before you today?” Deuteronomy 4:8, NIV. “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
God in His wisdom uses men’s decisions even when they do not obey his commands. Through God’s foreknowledge, God is able to use even the sinful acts of men to accomplish His good purpose. God used the evil actions of the Assyrians, Babylonians, and Romans to correct and punish His own sinful people. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.
God is not frustrated by anything. Even pain and suffering may be used for good results by the all wise Ruler. If we believe that God is all wise and as well as all knowing and all powerful, then we should not attempt to criticize or to judge what God brings to pass or even allows to happen in this world.
Our response to the wisdom of God should acceptance, obedience and humility. It is only by His wisdom we can navigate through the maze of this world.
In conclusion, We have two alternatives before us. One is the philosophy of men, depending upon human intellect and human ability. Or we can take our achievements, intellect, talents and put them all aside and accept the wisdom of God, in which a man glories not in himself but in the Saviour.
God bless you.
Prayer key:
1. Lord, thank you for the blessing of your word today in Jesus Christ name
2. Lord, forgive me for rejecting your wisdom and depending on my own understanding in Jesus Christ name.
3. Lord, I humbly accept your wisdom for my life henceforth in Jesus Christ name.
4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.