Jeremiah 33:1-3
While Jeremiah was still confined in the courtyard of the guard, the word of the Lord came to him a second time: ‘This is what the Lord says, He who made the earth, the Lord who formed it and established it—the Lord is His name: Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’
Years ago when I worked in the criminal justice system I was attending a training session for behavior professionals. At the get acquainted hour a few of the leaders privately spoke with selected attendees. We were given some inside information that later in the session revealed how vital it was to know things that others didn’t. It was just an exercise, but it gave me a whole new understanding of how important it is to have God’s wisdom.
Back when Solomon was chosen to be the second king of Israel, the Lord came to him in a dream and asked him what he desired as a king. II Chronicles 1:10 is a real eye opener: “Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”
If God appeared to you and offered your heart’s desire, what would you ask for? I fear that many would ask for the things of this world rather than true wisdom to be of benefit to others.
Even while locked in a dusty prison, Jeremiah was given wisdom that went far beyond the trinkets of this world and saw the things of eternal value. God does offer wisdom to us the requirement is that we call out to Him.
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil