The LORD By Wisdom Has Founded the Earth - Part 844

"The LORD by wisdom has founded the earth; by understanding hath He established the heavens. By His knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, let not them depart from thine eyes: keep sound wisdom and discretion so shall they be life unto thy soul, and grace to thy neck. Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.  For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken." (Proverbs 3:19)

One of the treasures that emerges from diligently studying the Word is the revelation and understanding that comes to you and I as a consequence of seeking His righteousness. (Matthew 6:33) Jesus told us that when the Comforter, who is the holy Spirit comes -- whom the Father will send in Jesus name -- He shall teach us all things and bring all things to our remembrance, "whatsoever I have said unto you." (John 14:26) Indeed, He will lead us into all truth. 

Jesus told us that when "He, the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth, for He shall not speak of Himself, but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak; and He will show you things to come." (John 16:13)

So, today, when I was reading about wisdom in Proverbs, I was reminded of the infinite wisdom of God and its origin as the "Word" that we read about so often in the new testament. That is, "In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God ... and the Word became flesh." (John 1:1-18) 

Further, "For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers. All things were created by Him and for Him ... and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist." (Colossians 1:16-17)

Too often, we think of the Word as a separate entity from our heavenly Father and not one and the same as the scriptures attest. Jesus repeatedly said to the apostles and the crowds that listened, "I and My Father are one. If you have seen Me, you have seen the Father." (John 14:7)

More to this point, Jesus said in John 14, "If ye had known Me, ye should have known My Father also: and from henceforth ye know Him, and have seen Him." 

But unfortunately, not everyone gets it. Certainly, in the beginning, Philip did not. Here he was, walking with Jesus on a daily basis and Philip had to ask Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us." What was Jesus' response?

Jesus said unto Philip, "Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known Me, Philip? He that hath seen Me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, "Show us the Father?" Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak unto you I speak not of Myself: but the Father that dwells in Me, He does the works.

Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me: or else believe Me for the very works' sake. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do, shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. And whatsoever you shall ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask anything in My name, I will do it." (John 14:1-18)

"If ye love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter that He may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it sees Him not, neither knows Him: but ye know Him; for He dwells with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." (John 14:1-18)

Jesus -- the Word -- being the wisdom and eternal thought of Almighty God from the very beginning -- this same Almighty God who later -- willingly --became our Saviour, shedding His precious blood on a cross so that you and I could become sons and daughters of the Most High King. The essential wisdom of our Lord personified in sin-prone flesh -- so that our sins could be washed clean forever in His blood. 

So, by now, you are probably asking, what got this thread started? Proverbs chapter eight -- recognized by some as the call of wisdom -- copied for your edification and empowerment below. Thank you Jesus! Stand in the offering plate.

"Doth not wisdom cry? And understanding put forth her voice? She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. She cries at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. "Unto you, O men, I call; and My voice is to the sons of man. O ye simple -- understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of My lips shall be right things. For My mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to My lips. All the words of My mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understands, and right to them that find knowledge. Receive My instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it."  I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom -- I am understanding -- I have strength. By Me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By Me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth.  I love them that love Me; and those that seek Me early shall find Me. Riches and honour are with Me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and My revenue than choice silver. I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: That I may cause those that love Me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.  The Lord possessed Me in the beginning of His way, before His works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth. While as yet, He had not made the earth -- nor the fields -- nor the highest part of the dust of the world. When He prepared the heavens, I was there: when He set a compass upon the face of the depth: When He established the clouds above: when He strengthened the fountains of the deep. When He gave to the sea His decree, that the waters should not pass His commandment: when He appointed the foundations of the earth ... Then I was by Him, as one brought up with Him: and I was daily His delight, rejoicing always before Him. Rejoicing in the habitable part of His earth; and my delights were with the sons of men. Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep My ways. Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. Blessed is the man that hears Me, watching daily at My gates, waiting at the posts of My doors.  For whoso finds Me finds life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. But he that sins against Me wrongs his own soul: all they that hate Me love death." (Proverbs 8:1-36)