Wisdom

God is the source of wisdom. Job 28:28 explains, “And he [God] said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

Job understood. Even when attacked by Satan; even when his “friends” gave him questionable advice; even when his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die.” Job understood that God is the source of wisdom.

We all have “life experience.” Sometimes (maybe most of the time) we do not

learn from our mistakes, because we make them over and over and over again.

We cry out to God to save us from ourselves. Mistakes are not the source of wisdom.

We all endeavor to improve the quality of our lives. Often we take action without fear of the Lord, without prayer, without asking God for direction. We head out on our own, not really understanding our circumstances. Action is not the source of wisdom.

Job openly laments his circumstances and demands a response from God. God answers him out of a whirlwind! God says, “Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty?”

Job covers his mouth. God is the source of wisdom.

Kevin Bibo