LifeLink Devotions for Monday, February 10, 2025

In the beginning, there was nothing but an eternal and  boundless intelligence – God. His wisdom was profound, encompassing all knowledge and understanding.

God pondered deeply, envisioning a magnificent creation that would reflect His boundless love and unparalleled wisdom. With a thought, He created the heavens and the earth that was initially only a vast and formless void, shrouded in darkness.

First, with a few simple words, He created light to banish the darkness, separating the day from the night. With simple yet all-powerful words, He formed the heavens, stretching them out like a vast canvas, dotted with stars that twinkled like diamonds in the night sky. Each star, a testament to His infinite creativity and care, was meticulously placed to serve a purpose in the grand design.

God then turned His attention to the Earth. By the sound of His voice the land was shaped and poured forth rivers and oceans. With another word, He commanded the earth to bring forth plants of every kind – towering trees, vibrant flowers, and bountiful crops, all brimming with beauty and sustenance.

Into this magnificent habitat God crafted living creatures. He created birds to soar through the skies, fish to swim in the waters, and animals to roam the land. Each creature was designed with precision and thought, fitting perfectly into the intricate web of life.

Finally, God fashioned humanity in His own image, bestowing upon them intelligence, free will, and a soul. He placed them in the Garden of Eden, a paradise filled with every kind of tree that was pleasing to the eye and good for food. He gave them the responsibility to care for and nurture the Earth, entrusting them with the wisdom to live harmoniously with all of creation.

God looked upon His creation with deep satisfaction, seeing that it was good. In His boundless wisdom, He had woven together the threads of existence into a masterpiece of beauty, balance, and harmony. The world was a testament to His eternal love, a reflection of His divine wisdom, and a gift to all who would come to dwell within it.

According to Proverbs 3:19-20, by God’s wisdom everything was created. “The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.”

The same eternal wisdom and understanding that created and sustain everything in existence is available to guide and sustain our lives. Solomon says, “By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.” Not just houses, but lives. Not our wisdom, but God’s. The Apostle Paul says,” And we impart this in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual truths to those who are spiritual.”  The wisdom for which you search will not come from the world or from within yourself unless the Holy Spirit of God resides in you to speak His wisdom to you.

How is that possible? It’s really quite simple. Turn away from pursuing self and turn to Christ Jesus. Renounce your sinful ways and confess that Jesus is Lord and you will be forgiven for all your sin. Jesus will personally come and live in you in the Person of the Holy Spirit, and He will make you wise.

Pastor John