Finding Wisdom

In the book of Job, chapter 28, Job spoke about how much people knew.  They knew how to mine for silver and gold, how to dig in the earth, how to explore the darkest regions.  People knew how to go down deep mine shafts, grow food, and how to dam up rivers.

But how do we find wisdom?

That, my friend, we do not know.  It does not show on any map.  It cannot be purchased by any amount of gold or jewels.

God alone knows the way to wisdom.

God created the laws of the rain and how the lightning paths are made.  He decided exactly how hard the wind is to blow and where.

In verse 28, Job stated that the fear of the Lord is true wisdom, to forsake evil is real understanding.

No hope for the godless

Continuing on in the book of Job, chapter 27, Job made a vow that no matter what was done to him, he would tell no lies.  He would not turn his back on God.  He placed his complete trust in the Almighty Lord.

Verse 8 struck me as powerful: "For what hope do the godless have when God cuts them off and takes away their life?"

The rest of the verses are a comparison to evil people and righteous ones.  Evil people may have hordes of money, large houses, and tons of clothes.  But they will soon find it gone and are constantly worried about their stuff.

The righteous gained their inheritance from the Lord.

Stop comparing yourself to others, when you know in your heart that they are not living a godly life.  Keep your trust in the Lord as Job did.  God will reward you.