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Introduction
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” - Proverbs 2:6
My dad worked for IBM, and, as a young girl, I would occasionally visit his office. He always let us peek into the enormous room filled with giant machines that generated a lot of noise and heat. Dad said those machines were called “computers.” Today, the cell phone I carry in my purse has far more capacity for information than the entire room my dad showed me as a child. We live in a culture flooded with information, but in a sea of information, wisdom matters. How do we process all we can learn into what we should believe? How do we discern fact from opinion? Scripture has answered those questions throughout history. “The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6). One of the most powerful proofs of the miraculous nature of God’s word is the fact that it has transcended the cultural trends of every generation. Today’s world is filled with information, yet popular movies and television are fascinated with fantasy. Is an idea or belief based on fact or fiction? God’s word is the wisdom we need so we can process what we learn into what we should know, trust, and believe. The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. When we search his word, we find the truth, wisdom, and discernment we need. -
Do we choose God’s wisdom over the world’s?
Feb 1
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Do we choose to stand firm in God’s truth?
Feb 2
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Do we choose to believe the Bible is totally true?
Feb 3
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Do we choose to grow up in Christ?
Feb 4
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Do you choose to invest your life in God’s work?
Feb 5
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Do you choose to live as a disciple of Christ?
Feb 6
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Do you choose to live in the light of his truth?
Feb 7
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Do you choose to approach God in repentance and truth?
Feb 8
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Do you choose to abide in God’s truth?
Feb 9
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Do you choose to think about God throughout the day?
Feb 10
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Do you choose to be sanctified in Christ Jesus?
Feb 11
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Do you choose to treasure the stability of God?
Feb 12
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Do you choose to worship God in every season of life?
Feb 13
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Do you choose God’s high standards as your own?
Feb 14
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Do you choose to seek God’s Kingdom priorities?
Feb 15
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Do you choose the way of faithfulness?
Feb 16
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Do you choose to follow God’s directives?
Feb 17
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Do you choose to share the word of Christ?
Feb 18
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Do you choose to believe Jesus is the only way to the Father?
Feb 19
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Do you choose freedom in Christ?
Feb 20
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Do you choose to publically live with the love of Christ?
Feb 21
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Do you choose to unite your heart with God’s?
Feb 22
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Do you choose to speak God’s word, for his purpose?
Feb 23
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Do you choose the Lord as your shepherd?
Feb 24
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Do you choose to enjoy what God has provided?
Feb 25
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Do you choose the right judgment of God?
Feb 26
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Do you choose God’s thoughts as your spiritual truth?
Feb 27
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Do you choose to speak God’s truth to others?
Feb 28
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Introduction
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” - Colossians 3:16
The word of God is his voice. When we worship God in spirit and truth we are ushered into his holy presence. When we want the presence of Christ to dwell in our hearts and minds we seek his word. I love to have my sons and their families return home for the weekend. Even in the early morning quiet, while everyone is asleep, I am aware of their presence. I don’t have to see them to think about them. I know I can expect to see them come down the stairs and join me. That is the picture that comes to mind when I think of the word dwell. I enjoy the texts and phone calls, but it isn’t the same as those days when they “live” in my house. Paul encouraged the early church to allow the word of Christ to dwell among them as their source of teaching, encouragement, instruction, correction, and joy-filled worship and praise. Our Bibles are so much more than information. God’s word is our inspiration to live with thankfulness in our hearts to God. -
Do you live daily with God’s voice?
Mar 1
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Do you delight in God’s laws?
Mar 2
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Do you choose trends or truth?
Mar 3
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Do you allow what matters forever to matter most?
Mar 4
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Do you worship God in spirit and truth?
Mar 5
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Do you think godly thoughts?
Mar 6
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Do you think about your thoughts?
Mar 7
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Do you live with eternal priorities?
Mar 8
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Do you live empowered by God’s spirit?
Mar 9
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Do you live for Christ’s return?
Mar 10
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Do you live with the freedom of Christ?
Mar 11
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Do you escape your temptations?
Mar 12
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Do you hand your worries to God?
Mar 13
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Do you live with the contentment of Christ?
Mar 14
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Do you live with the peace of Christ?
Mar 15
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Do you allow the love and forgiveness of Christ to flow through you?
Mar 16
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Do you allow Christ to provide your spiritual strength?
Mar 17
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Do you share a good word with others?
Mar 18
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Do you guard your hearts?
Mar 19
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Do you trust God completely?
Mar 20
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Do you think like Christ?
Mar 21
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Do you give thought to your next step?
Mar 22
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Do you meditate on God’s word?
Mar 23
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Do you seek the presence of God and his strength?
Mar 24
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Do you know how to have God’s peace?
Mar 25
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Do you know what God is thinking?
Mar 26
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Do you recognize a false prophet?
Mar 27
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Do you know God as your perfect and loving judge?
Mar 28
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Do you know you can argue it out with God?
Mar 29
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Do you know why God requires our complete commitment?
Mar 30
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Do you know the key to contentment?
Mar 31
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Introduction
“And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” - 1 Corinthians 1:30
One of the best descriptions of Jesus is to see him as God, in human form. It is difficult to understand how Jesus could be fully God, yet fully man. Jesus is the only One in human history who will ever carry that distinction. When Jesus spoke, he spoke with the wisdom of God. Jesus lived each day of his life in a righteous, or right, relationship with God. Jesus led a life of holiness, sanctified by God and set apart to serve him. And Jesus was born to be the Messiah and provide for our redemption. Paul described Jesus as the One who became wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. When we received Christ as our Lord and Savior, Jesus became the source of God’s character in us, through his Holy Spirit. Jesus is the model for our own faith and the pathway for our relationship with God as our Father. -
Why is God with you today?
Apr 1
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What does it mean to walk faithfully with God?
Apr 2
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Why is a salvation experience necessary for all people?
Apr 3
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What will we be like in heaven?
Apr 4
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What does the cross mean to your life?
Apr 5
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How can we love others like Jesus?
Apr 6
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How do you accomplish God’s plan for your life?
Apr 7
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Where do Christians belong?
Apr 8
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How can we love as Jesus loves?
Apr 9
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What can Jesus create from your life?
Apr 10
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Why are we still waiting for Jesus?
Apr 11
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Why do we need an advocate with the Father?
Apr 12
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How do we share the gospel?
Apr 13
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How can we serve Christ?
Apr 14
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Why do we need to confess our sins?
Apr 15
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Are you filled with Christ?
Apr 16
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What did Jesus not come into the world to accomplish?
Apr 17
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What is God unable to tolerate?
Apr 18
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How do we glimpse God’s glory?
Apr 19
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Have you changed your faith or has faith changed you?
Apr 20
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What is a Sabbath rest?
Apr 21
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Why is the Holy Spirit a gift?
Apr 22
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Why was Jesus, the Messiah, born to die?
Apr 23
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Why are Christians the “light of the world”?
Apr 24
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Why did Jesus choose to become a man?
Apr 25
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Why is Jesus the only way?
Apr 26
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Why do we need Jesus to be our mediator?
Apr 27
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Is your life going in God’s direction?
Apr 28
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Why should we embrace grief?
Apr 29
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How do we find favor with God?
Apr 30
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Introduction
“Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” - James 3:13
Yielding to God’s wisdom is spiritual strength. We live in a culture that is impressed with and influenced by success, confidence, and experience. Scripture teaches that yielding to God’s wisdom is spiritual strength. Therefore, as Christians, we should submit all that we know to the One who knows all things. James was writing to his Christian brothers and sisters when he asked, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” James answered his own question by telling his church to look for the person who “by his good conduct” would “show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” Wisdom is knowing what to do with all that you know. Our good conduct, our godly conduct, will yield our good ideas to God’s perfect wisdom. -
How do we know when something is God’s wisdom?
May 1
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How do we keep ourselves from yielding to weakness and doubt?
May 2
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Why is yielding to the wisdom of Scripture essential?
May 3
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How does God strengthen us each day?
May 4
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How do we live with spiritual strength?
May 5
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How do we pray with spiritual strength?
May 6
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Why should we pray with others?
May 7
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What is the strength God provides?
May 8
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How can we live free from sin?
May 9
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How do we devote our lives to God?
May 10
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Why should God’s wisdom transcend human logic?
May 11
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Why is it wise to stay spiritually strong?
May 12
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Why is yielding to God’s Spirit necessary?
May 13
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Are you willing to yield your life to God?
May 14
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Do you yield your praise to God?
May 15
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Will you yield your temptations to God?
May 16
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Are you desperate for the Lord’s strength?
May 17
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Do you stand firm in faithful service to your King?
May 18
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Will you yield the fighting to God?
May 19
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Will you yield your fears to his promises?
May 20
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Will you yield the wait to God’s timing?
May 21
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Yielding to God’s wisdom means yielding our ideas to God’s.
May 22
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Is God’s wisdom your shield?
May 23
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Do you yield your priorities to God?
May 24
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Do you find your strength in God’s power?
May 25
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How do we live with a courageous heart?
May 26
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How do we yield our strength to God?
May 27
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Why do we yield the glory to God?
May 28
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Why should we pray for greatness?
May 29
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Why should God be our fortress?
May 30
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Who is wise and understanding among you?
May 31
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Introduction
“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” - Proverbs 19:20
God created us to need other people in order to prosper in our lives. Just like our fingerprints, our gifts and abilities are uniquely our own. One of the best examples of the infinite wisdom of God is creation itself. We are each created to be loved and known personally by our Creator and to be cared for by him. God directs our paths, and he often directs our paths to intersect with others. There are people God will bring into our lives for his unique purpose and some who will help us fulfill his calling in our lives. Each of us has wisdom to give as well as a need to receive wisdom from others. God’s word reminds us that we need to *listen* to those around us in order to gain the wisdom we need for our future. This month we will consider the many ways God uses others to guide us to a greater wisdom for our lives and a greater wisdom for our souls as well. Good advice and careful instruction provide wisdom. Are we willing to listen? -
Who are our counselors?
Jun 1
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Will you think often about God’s wise counsel?
Jun 2
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Do you fear the Lord as you seek his counsel?
Jun 3
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Which friends offer God’s counsel?
Jun 4
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What is the cost of walking in wisdom?
Jun 5
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Will you ask God for his wisdom?
Jun 6
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Who are your wise companions?
Jun 7
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How will our faith impact our families?
Jun 8
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Why is Christian unity crucial?
Jun 9
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Why is biblical wisdom the best help for our souls?
Jun 10
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Why should we always work hard?
Jun 11
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Why can it be difficult to get along with a fellow Christian?
Jun 12
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Whose counsel do you need?
Jun 13
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Why is the Sermon on the Mount your best advice and instruction?
Jun 14
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How do we submit our ideas to God’s plan?
Jun 15