The Treasure of Wisdom

1 Kings 17-19; Colossians 2 

“…in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge…Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom…”

Colossians 2:2, 3, 23

The world’s wisdom uses cause and effect, predictability, and human effort to guide choices and offer answers to life. The discovery of God’s wisdom requires the surrender of our lives to him. God’s wisdom is most fully expressed in Jesus Christ, who lived and died in full surrender to the will of his Father. In Christ, we, too, discover the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Paul’s prison cell did not prevent him from growing in the knowledge and wisdom of Christ, and neither will our location or station in life. Wisdom is learned through a relationship with Jesus, who embodies the fullest expression of God’s wisdom, and knowledge.

What precious truths is Jesus teaching us today?

“Lord Jesus, you are the treasure I seek and the wisdom I need, for your glory.”