Wisdom of the Lord not the World

1 Corinthians 1:18-19

<sup>New International Version (NIV)


18</sup> For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. ¹⁹ For it is written:

   “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise;
   the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”^[a]

Proverbs 9:10

New International Version (NIV)

^{10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, 
   and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.}  

Daniel’s Thoughts:

Currently I am on a men's retreat focused on gaining wisdom with my church: Evergreen Lutheran Church. 

I will keep this simple. I think the first thing we need to know is that there is there are two kinds of wisdom (James 3:13-18). The Wisdom of the World and the Wisdom from heaven. To the world God's wisdom is foolishness. But to those who are being saved 

The Cross is God's plan in all his wisdom and to us the cross is the very power of God! 

Wisdom that we need begins with the fear of the Lord! 

All wisdom and purpose in our lives comes from our relationship with our God. We need to seek to understand and trust God and the work of Jesus on the cross. We must grow in relationship with our savior and our father through the Holy spirit and scripture. This relationship is more than personal and more than belief, it is a living and active faith that is revealed in our actions. 

Daniel’s Prayer:

Lord

You are eternal

All else fades. 

Your wisdom and plan is the cross

This is foolishness to the world

your very power to us!

I want to live my life completely to you

not as a sacrifice but as a gift

for in you is life:

the best possible life. 

I want to seek wisdom

not of the world

but your wisdom

Let me start by growing constantly

in relationship with you

in life, in prayer, in study of your Word.

Help me to trust in you

and live out my faith in action

From this will come life, joy, blessing and wisdom!

Amen