Walking Thru Ecclesiastes

Solomon’s Practical Counsel

Ecclesiastes 7:15-8:17

 

“How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things. Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its harshness.” - Ecclesiastes 8:1 ^{The Living Translation}

 

            Solomon gained Godly wisdom simply by asking for it. However, he asked for it to the exclusion of all else. His request so pleased the Lord that he gave him what he asked for and what he didn’t ask for as well. How do we receive Godly wisdom? We simply ask with a humble heart, showing the proper reverence to Almighty God.

            “Wisdom is the ability to see life from God’s perspective and then to know the best course of action to take.” ^[1]Most would absolutely agree that having godly wisdom would be a very valuable asset to have, but not all know how to acquire it. Proverbs 9:10 says the following - “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.”  We are to respect and honor the Lord for this is what is due him. Should the creature not hold its creator in high esteem? Wisdom comes from knowing and trusting God. Frankly, God has never given anyone any reason not to trust him. What he has said in scripture has no falseness in it. The problem we have as his children is waiting for his promise(s) to come to fruition. That is not a flaw of God’s, but rather a totally understandable flaw in man. We are but dust, so God has infinite patience with us all.

            Wisdom leads to a higher level of understanding and understanding will normally lead to acceptance. It is normal to question and even to doubt, for we are finite creatures who generally lack a sufficient amount of trust and patience. It’s as if we all hail from the state of Missouri (known as the “Show-Me” state). If there’s one person you can absolutely and always trust, it’s Almighty God, Creator of the Universe, and man’s first breath. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

^[1] From the scripture notes - The Life Application Study Bible.