Topic: Wisdom for Increase  [Church of God Mission International] Above Only Daily Devotional 29 December 2021

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Above Only Daily Devotional
Wednesday December, 29 2021

Wisdom for Increase

Daniel 1:3-4 (NKJV), Mark 6:2 (NKJV)
Then the king instructed Ashpenaz, the master of his eunuchs, to bring some of the children of Israel…, young men in whom there was no blemish, but good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge and quick to understand, who had ability to serve in the king’s palace, … *… He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands!

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One of the things that God wants you to fill your life with as you prepare for the great increase He is bringing into your life is wisdom. In Proverbs 4:7, the Bible declares that, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” God Himself showed how He valued wisdom by the way He responded to Solomon when Solomon only asked for wisdom to be able to lead Israel well. Along with wisdom, God promised him riches, wealth and honour more than every other king both before and after him, (2Chron.1:7-12). Proverbs 25:2 says, “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.” You are a king and a priest in Christ and your ability to search out wisdom will unleash your dominion and influence. If you are willing to cry out for knowledge and understanding in your field and other areas of your life, God will give you wisdom, (Prov.2:1-6).

For us as a believers, wisdom is far beyond what it is to a natural man. Wisdom is having the far of God (Psa.111:10) and having the mind of Christ (1Cor.1:30, 1Cor.2:16). Wisdom is hearing God’s word and doing it, (Matt.7:24). We have the wisdom that comes from above, (James 3:17). We have the mind of Christ and as we increase in the knowledge of God especially in the revelation of Christ, this mind of Christ in us is activated more, (Col.3:16). We operate in a wisdom that even wise people of the world will marvel at and we will do mighty works (Col.1:9-11) just like Jesus did. Christ is the wisdom of God. All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hid in Him, (Col.2:3). In this season, desire to focus on Christ and increase in His wisdom more than ever before.

Prayer:
I earnestly desire wisdom dear Lord. Help me to search out wisdom in all areas of my life and help me to increase in the wisdom of Christ.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR READING PLAN
Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 20:1-15, Psalm 148:1-14, Proverbs 31:8-9