“THE WISDOM OF GOD”
We all need wisdom! The Bible says, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). “For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it” (Proverbs 8:11). “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding” (Proverbs 3:13).
What Is Wisdom?
Definitions of wisdom read: “quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight.” The Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd ed., gives as primary definition of wisdom, “capacity of judging rightly in matters relating to life and conduct; soundness of judgment in the choice of means and ends; sometimes, less strictly, sound sense, especially in practical affairs: opposed to folly.”
“GOOD ADVICE FOR EVANGELISM”
In 2023, at the Southwide Baptist Fellowship it was our privilege to honor three faithful gospel workers: Dr. Don Sisk, Dr. Charles Keen, and Dr. Larry Clayton. These men have over 180 years of combined experience in the Lord’s work. They have labored faithfully in countries around the world to get the gospel of Christ to the lost. I admire each of them and thank God for their example.
On Tuesday of the annual gathering we host a luncheon for evangelists and their wives (learn more HERE). It is always a sweet time of fellowship and a reunion of sorts for those engaged in the work of the gospel. That year, I asked Larry Clayton if he would be willing to chat with us about evangelism. There is so much truth and experience in the minds and hearts of these long tenured gospel warriors!
His thoughts were so simple and so profound. I asked Dr. Clayton if he would allow me to pass them along to you and he was thrilled for us to do so.
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“PRESIDENT WASINGTON’S PRAYER”
This is a challenging season for our nation and for the world. Entire nations are reeling from leaders who will not seek Almighty God. The laws of a land reflect the morals and priorities of that country’s leaders – and often the strongest voices. As Israel of old, we risk the judgment of God because we “call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter… justify the wicked for reward, and take away the righteousness of the righteous from him” (Isaiah 5:20, 23)! Far too often, the voices of God’s people fall silent as the voices of evil intensify. Not only do God’s people largely fail to speak to our nation about God, but we often fail to speak to God about our nation.
We are sharing this lesser-known prayer of the great leader, President George Washington, as a reminder of the need for Christians to intercede for their nation. Nations around the world are desperate to solve pressing issues yet, many have neglected to seek the wisdom of God. There are no social, moral, economic, or political solutions to a spiritual crisis. The hope of a nation is in what God can do. Every country needs God’s people to speak for God to their fellow citizens and to God for their nation.
Week 27: What will you believe God for this week?
“For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe” (1 Corinthians 1:21). #BELIEVE
