“A Wiser Than Solomon…” Friday, October 17th . Pastor Chris But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption… (1 Corinthians 1:30). Solomon’s extraordinary amplitude and sagacity of mind inspired many in his day, and left them in awe. He was celebrated as the wisest man that ever lived, until Jesus. The Bible says all Israel revered and admired Solomon because of the manifestation of the wisdom of God in his life: “And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment” (1 Kings 3:28). Now, how did Solomon get his wisdom? God gave it to him; and He did it through words. He said to Solomon, “... I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart...” (1 Kings 3:12); that was all. He didn’t try to “fix” anything in to Solomon’s head to make him wise; He didnt even touch him. He only spoke words, and Solomon believed and began to manifest wisdom. However, when Jesus came, He said, “A greater than Solomon is here,” referring to Himself (Matthew 12:42, Luke 11:31). This Jesus, the Bible says, has been made unto us wisdom from God; meaning that Christ is your wisdom. This makes you also, “a greater than Solomon.” You have “phronesis” (Greek), which is the wisdom of the just; practical wisdom; a fixed mental attitude or programming of the mind to reason,respond, interpret situations, and behave in a certain way, usually, the most excellent way! Not only has God told you this by the Holy Spirit, He also wrote it down in the Scriptures that He has made you wise! Christ has become your excellent wisdom. This is far more sublime than what Solomon had. You’re full of excellence, because youre full of the Holy Spirit. Have this consciousness. Wisdom isnt only heard and seen in you, youre the embodiment of wisdom, because youre born after the image of Christ, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3). CONFESSION Christ is my excellent wisdom. I have an excellent mind; everything I do turns outright, because I live in the will of God, guided, guarded, and propelled by wisdom. Halleluiah! Further Study: 1 Corinthians 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ; Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Daily Scripture Reading 1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17, Jeremiah 1-2 2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Hebrews 8:1-13, Ezekiel 14-15 EXTRACT FROM: Rhapsody of Realities
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:43:29 +0000
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