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January 17

Where Are the Wise?

Where are the wise? Where are the legal experts? Where are today's debaters? Hasn't God made the wisdom of the world foolish? In God's wisdom, he determined that the world wouldn't come to know him through its wisdom. Instead, God was pleased to save those who believe through the foolishness of preaching.

—1 Corinthians 1:20-21

What suggests that a high IQ directly leads to wisdom? Where do we find those who are the real sages, the ones worthy of our listening ears? According to Paul, we are wise when we come to know God, and in that wisdom, we understand more of what makes us worthy in his sight. The things that stand out in this world, the beautiful people, the brilliant ones, the wealthy ones, may or may not have wisdom. Those who are not as inclined toward a kind of brilliance that sets them apart in worldly ways, may yet be the wiser.

God sets his people apart and he has placed them in every arena of life. He has equipped his own with a kind of wisdom that will brilliantly lead others to his door. That's wisdom. That's what sets the wise at heart truly apart.

Be wise and seek him in every way you can today.

In the Flow

Lord, I have glimpses of wisdom, moments of brilliance, but I know that I don't stay in those spaces unless you lead me there. Grant me greater wisdom in the things I do that please you. Amen.