Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Where has all of the Wisdom Gone?
"Concerning Edom. Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Is wisdom no more in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom vanished?'" - Jeremiah 49:7
In this verse, God asks a sobering question: Where is the wisdom of Teman, a region in Edom? The Edomites were once renowned for their sagacity, but they went astray in their quest for human understanding. Their downfall began when they rejected God's truth.
Proverbs 9:10 reminds us, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." The Edomites' wisdom failed them because they relied on their own understanding rather than God. Today, we observe the same trend among those who reject biblical truth in their pursuit of independence.
This is evident in our culture when people believe they can change their biological gender, that men competing in women's sports represent equality, or that a baby can be killed in the womb without consequences. The issues I have mentioned, among many others, represent our culture's misalignment with God as they seek to live apart from Him.
We also live in a time where many believe that there are multiple ways to enter the Kingdom of God. Yet, according to John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" Friends, we must take this to heart: there is only one way to enter the Kingdom of God and attain eternal life, and we must pursue a relationship with God and humbly obey His Word. May we hold fast to the truth of Proverbs 3:5-6 to "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."
May this verse inspire us to seek wisdom from on high. James 1:5 assures us that when we ask God for wisdom, He will provide it generously. Friends, let's resolve right now not to become wise in our own sight, but rather to come humbly before the Lord, seeking His wisdom and trusting in His eternal guidance.
Pray with Me
Heavenly Father, I ask that You keep my eyes focused on You and guide me to seek You in all things so that my understanding aligns with Your will. Lord, I pray that You grant me wisdom for daily living, and may I be found faithful to walk in Your ways all the days of my life regardless of the season. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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