The Spirit Within People

Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite said, I am young, and you are aged; for that reason I was timid and restrained and dared not declare my opinion to you.  I said, Age should speak, and a multitude of years should teach wisdom [so let it be heard]. But there is [a vital force] a spirit [of intelligence] in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives men understanding. It is not the great [necessarily] who are wise, nor [always] the aged who understand justice. So I say, Listen to me; I also will give you my opinion [about Job’s situation] and my knowledge. Job 32:6-10 Amplified 

Elihu speaks to Job and his friends during the time of agony that Job experienced. He is much younger than Job and his friends, but he has a wisdom and understanding that comes from the Lord—from God—from the Holy Spirit. It isn’t always the old who are wise. From whom do we get wisdom? From God and a good source of that is His Word. Proverbs is an outpouring of advice on wisdom and understanding.

Making your ear attentive to skillful and godly Wisdom and inclining and directing your heart and mind to understanding [applying all your powers to the quest for it]; yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek [Wisdom] as for silver and search for skillful and godly Wisdom as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of [our omniscient] God. For the Lord gives skillful and godly Wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2: 2-6 Amplified. 

Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 Amplified.

Yes—trust God, the Holy Spirit, to guide and direct you. Seek and submit to His will for your life. Call on Him—and ask for wisdom for lots of things…your marriage, raising your children, work situations, priorities, finances…whatever. In your prayers and seeking His will, don’t just have the “gimmies.” You may not get the answers that you are expecting—but be assured that God does care about you. If necessary, ask for a sign—remember that Gideon did that a couple of times. 

Prayer ~ Holy Spirit, give us wisdom and understanding to see You working in our lives. Guide and protect each of us as we go through this week that we would feel Your presence and live to please You.

© 2015 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.