To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.
Job 12:13
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense
Have you ever faced a situation that left you completely puzzled?
Maybe you’re there right now – trying to understand why things are happening the way they are.
Job knew exactly how that felt, and his words offer us something powerful to hold onto.
The Context of Comfort
Remember, these words came from Job during his darkest moments. He had lost everything – family, wealth, health – yet in the middle of his pain, he recognized an important truth: God holds all wisdom and power.
Beyond Human Understanding
Think about this for a moment:
- We struggle to understand tomorrow
- We can’t predict next week’s challenges
- We often misread situations
- Our best plans sometimes fail
Yet God’s wisdom never falters.
Understanding True Wisdom
More Than Knowledge
When Job talks about God’s wisdom, he’s describing something deeper than:
- Internet searches
- Expert opinions
- Personal experience
- Human reasoning
He’s pointing to perfect understanding that sees:
- The beginning and the end
- Every possible outcome
- All hidden factors
- The bigger picture
Power With Purpose
Notice how Job pairs wisdom with power. This isn’t just about knowing what’s best – it’s about having the ability to make it happen. God doesn’t just:
- See the solution
- Know the way forward
- Understand the problem
- Have the perfect plan
He has the power to bring it all together.
Making It Personal
In Your Daily Life
What does this mean for you today? When you face decisions or difficulties, remember:
- You don’t need all the answers
- Perfect wisdom is available
- God’s power backs His plans
- Understanding will come in His time
Practical Application
Start viewing your challenges through this lens:
- Instead of trying to figure everything out
- Rather than relying solely on your wisdom
- Beyond just gathering more information
- Past your limited understanding
Turn to the source of true wisdom.
Finding Peace in His Wisdom
Releasing Control
There’s something freeing about admitting we don’t have all the answers. It allows us to:
- Rest in God’s understanding
- Trust His perfect timing
- Accept His guidance
- Find peace in uncertainty
Growing in Trust
Building trust in God’s wisdom happens when you:
- Acknowledge your limitations
- Seek His counsel first
- Wait for His guidance
- Accept His timing
Moving Forward
Your Daily Choice
Each day brings opportunities to either:
- Rely on your own understanding
- Trust in God’s perfect wisdom
The choice might seem obvious, but it’s not always easy.
Practical Steps
Here’s how you can start embracing God’s wisdom:
- Begin each day acknowledging His wisdom
- Pray before making decisions
- Search Scripture for guidance
- Wait patiently for His direction
The Promise of Peace
When you truly accept that wisdom and power belong to God, you’ll find:
- Peace in uncertainty
- Rest in confusion
- Hope in difficulty
- Strength in weakness
Your Journey Forward
Today, you might be facing situations that don’t make sense. Remember Job’s words – not just as a nice saying, but as a rock-solid truth to stand on.
God’s wisdom hasn’t failed, and His power hasn’t diminished.
Your Response
Take a moment right now to:
- Release your need to understand everything
- Trust that God sees the full picture
- Rest in His perfect wisdom
- Rely on His unlimited power
Remember, you don’t need to have all the answers.
You just need to know the One who does.
In your confusion, rest in His understanding. In your weakness, lean on His power. That’s where you’ll find the peace you’re looking for.
Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study
You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms
God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!
As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!
This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.
- Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
- Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
- Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!