Preserved by Wisdom

The Lord God made the earth by his power.

But the LORD is the only true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King! The whole earth trembles at his anger. The nations cannot stand up to his wrath. Say this to those who worship other gods: "Your so-called gods, who did not make the heavens and earth, will vanish from the earth and from under the heavens." But God made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. With his own understanding he stretched out the heavens. When he speaks in the thunder, the heavens roar with rain. He causes the clouds to rise over the earth. He sends the lightning with the rain and releases the wind from his storehouses. Jeremiah 10:10-13

Meditate. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying—seek to know Him.

 

Studying at the Nazareth synagogue school, I learned about Jeremiah, who prophesied to the people of Israel. He reminded them of God’s power. All this knowledge points to knowing more about God. That’s what everyone desires—to know more about God. That is what I want, too. That is why I study the scriptures. The wisdom of God. Jeremiah wrote that God made the earth by his power, and he preserves it by his wisdom. God is all-powerful, creating the heavens, the earth, and all that is in them. The earth is sustained by His wisdom.

Even Eve and Adam sought wisdom. They were deceived by the serpent in the Garden of Eden when he told them they could be like God if they ate the fruit that God forbade them to eat. They wanted wisdom. No one can be like God. He is the source of wisdom. I am growing in wisdom and knowledge—like all kids do. God grants wisdom to those who ask for it. Look at what He did for Solomon.

 

Prayer – Lord God, You have such power and wisdom. Thank you for giving us wisdom and understanding—especially so that we can know and serve You.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 1:24

 

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