Sunday, August 16, 2015

Start Time: 8:00 PM

End Time: 8:30 AM

Title: The Chosen

Scriptures: John 15:1 - 16

God’s Message/Promise/Commands:

Why else would we miss out on wisdom?  I mean, Solomon in chapter 8, clearly showed us many reasons why we should choose wisdom.  But before the reasons he enumerated, I want to note that in verses 1 - 11, Solomon portrayed wisdom calling out to us.  Can you believe this?  We are very privilege to have wisdom on our side but for wisdom to want to be with us...this is amazing!  I mean, we are always taught that we should seek wisdom from God...but Solomon is saying, wisdom is seeking for us, well, his words were, calling out for us!  Can you hear?  Wisdom calling us and all we need to do is respond to it.  Hallelujah!  This is like the message God gave me for earlier today's sharing.  I am blessed to know that Wisdom wants to be with us, it calls out for us, we just need to respond and listen.

In verses 12 - 21, Solomon enumerated a few of the reasons why we should seek wisdom... well, first of all, it lives next to Sanity.  If you don't want to be crazy, you need wisdom...my friend!  It comes with knowledge and discretion.  It hates what God hates - evil!  Wisdom builds your common sense and give you good counsel.  Wisdom is both insight and virtue that we need to live out.  Wisdom helps leaders or anyone in authority, wealth and glory accompany it...i mean Solomon just went on and on of all the benefits of wisdom...so the question really is...why won't we have it?

In verses 32-36, Solomon urged us to find wisdom because in wisdom, we find life, real life...and where else can we find wisdom...in God alone!  Again this directs me back to God's message of remaining in Him...developing our devotional lives...seeking Him at all times in our lives.  Hallelujah!

Prayer:

Lord Jesus, thank You for another confirmation of Your message.  Truly wisdom comes from You alone Lord and Wisdom says to remain in You.  Help me Lord to always seek Your wisdom daily and to live by it.  Give me the strength and commitment to choose You and Your wisdom each day of my life.  In Jesus' Name, Amen!