DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2025
JESUS CHRIST IS THE WISDOM OF GOD
BIBLE READING: PROVERBS 8-9; JOB 12:13-25; PROVERBS 3:19; LUKE 2:40, 52; COLOSSIANS 2:3
"But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, Who became to us Wisdom from God [revealing His Plan of Salvation], and Righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and Sanctification [making us Holy and setting us apart for God], and Redemption [providing our Ransom from the penalty for sin] so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “He who boasts and glories, let him boast and glory in the Lord.”1Corinthians 1:30 (Amplified Bible)
Have you ever faced a crossroads in life, unsure which path to take? Or encountered a complex problem that seemed to have no solution? More than just knowing facts, True Wisdom is the Divine Insight into the Very Heart of Reality. It's not just understanding what things are, but knowing how to handle them with God's Perfect Guidance, discerning the right course of action in any situation. As Proverbs 4:7 declares, "Wisdom is the Principal Thing; therefore get Wisdom: and with all thy getting, get Understanding." This Divine Wisdom is a Gift from God Himself! James 1:5 assures us: "If any of you lacks Wisdom, let him ask of God, Who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." This isn't a mere suggestion; it's an open Invitation to tap into the Mind of the Creator. Think of King Solomon, who, instead of riches or long life, humbly asked for an Understanding heart to govern God's people (1Kgs. 3:9). God granted his request, enabling him to make Wise Judgments like discerning the true mother of a child (1Kgs. 3:16-28). Or consider Joseph, whose God-given Wisdom allowed him to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams and prepare Egypt for a seven-year famine, saving countless lives (Gen. 41:14-40). This is the Power of God's Wisdom in action!
The New Testament authors powerfully reveal that the Lord Jesus Christ embodies the Very Essence of Old Testament Wisdom. The Apostle Paul explicitly identifies Christ Jesus as "the Wisdom of God" (1Cor. 1:24). This isn't just a Title; it emphasizes that the Fullness of Divine Understanding and Insight dwells within Jesus Himself (Col. 2:3). In Christ Jesus, Wisdom is perfectly personified, demonstrating God’s Infinite Knowledge and Perfect Judgment. This is beautifully seen in how Jesus navigated every challenge and question posed by His adversaries. For instance, when the Pharisees tried to trap Him with the question of paying taxes to Caesar, Jesus wisely responded: "Give back to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s" (Matt. 22:21). This answer not only avoided their trap but also imparted a profound lesson on balancing civic responsibility with Ultimate Spiritual Devotion. Another Powerful example is when the religious leaders brought the woman caught in adultery to Him, seeking to condemn her. Jesus, full of Wisdom and Grace, simply said, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her" (Jn. 8:7). His Words disarmed her accusers and offered her a Path to New Life.
Because Jesus Christ is indeed the Personification of God’s Wisdom and because He lives within us through the Holy Spirit, we possess an Incredible Reservoir of Divine Knowledge about the past, present, and future (1Cor. 1:30). In our daily lives, we constantly face challenges and problems that demand solutions. The Wisdom residing in us through the Holy Spirit equips us to address these issues effectively. Beyond Daniel and Solomon, think of Nehemiah, who, through God's Wisdom, rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem amidst fierce opposition (Neh. 2:17-20; 4:15-20). Or consider the Apostles, filled with Wisdom to preach the Gospel boldly and resolve disputes within the church (Acts 6:3, 4:13). This Indwelling Wisdom empowers us to make Sound decisions by Creative Solutions that honour God.
