In my humble opinion, there’s no larger treasure for humankind to uncover than the non-public treasure of knowledge. This very particular gem might be fairly elusive to those that search its particular energy.
The Bible speaks of this valued present all through its pages and that’s the place I desire to handle this dialogue on the place knowledge might be discovered. The reply is pretty easy for individuals who place their belief in God and His Phrase.
Within the E book of Job, the author/poet takes an interlude from the story of God’s servant in Chapter 28 to offer us a glimpse of what’s most dear to those that comply with the Lord.
Humankind foolishly seeks tangible treasured stones and ore from the earth fairly than looking for God’s particular knowledge. Hearken to the author poetically current the dichotomy in verses 10-13.
“They tunnel via the rock; his eyes see all its treasures. He searches the sources of the rivers and brings hidden issues to gentle. However the place can knowledge be discovered? The place does understanding dwell? Man doesn’t comprehend its value; it can’t be discovered within the land of the dwelling.”
In different phrases, we can’t discover the reply to these profound questions via pure means however solely supernaturally.
The wisest and most influential man of his time was Solomon, the son of King David. Solomon was the second son of Bathsheba born of David.
In 2 Chronicles 1:7 we learn, “That night time God appeared to Solomon and stated to him, ‘Ask for no matter you need me to offer you.’”
Hearken to the younger king’s response to God as present in verses 8-10:
“Solomon answered God, ‘You might have proven nice kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you’ve got made me king over a people who find themselves as quite a few because the mud of the earth. Give me knowledge and data, that I could lead this folks, for who is ready to govern this nice folks of yours?’”
What’s so outstanding is God’s response that follows in verses 11-12:
“God stated to Solomon, ‘Since that is your coronary heart’s want and you haven’t requested for wealth, riches and honor, not for the loss of life of your enemies, and since you haven’t requested for an extended life however for knowledge and data to manipulate my folks over whom I’ve made you king, due to this fact knowledge and data shall be given to you. And I will even provide you with wealth, riches and honor, akin to no king who was earlier than you ever had and none after you’ll have.’”
It takes a deep, private relationship with God earlier than He’ll convey His knowledge and data upon those that declare Him as Lord.
So, we should ask the query: What does it imply to assert Jesus as Lord of your life? To me, it means inserting all my belief in His Phrase and His Method.
When Jesus says, “Observe me.” I instantly drop no matter I’m doing and just do that — comply with Him.
In case your coronary heart merely wishes trivial pleasures akin to wealth, riches and honor, you needn’t ask for God’s type help. These worldly pleasures are actually attainable, however they are going to go away you wanting as you close to the tip of your earthly existence.
So, please take into account coming humbly to the throne of Jesus — not for private achieve, however solely since you need to serve your Risen Lord. He’ll bestow His knowledge and data upon you for His function as He sees match.
To God be the glory!
