Devotions

1 Corinthians 3:18 Don’t deceive yourselves. If any of you think you are wise by the standards of this age, you should become “fools” so that you may become wise.  It always amazes me how […]

Proverbs 10:23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom. Proverbs has so many amazing verses on wisdom that we could write a few months worth of devotions. […]

Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The Parable of the Two Builders is just […]

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. In a world that lives for self, it […]

2 Chronicles 1:10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours? King Solomon is known for his wisdom, much of which […]

James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. It was interesting researching this verse to write […]

  Job 28:28 And he said to the human race, “The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” A few days back we discussed the fear of the […]

Psalms 90:12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. We never know what tomorrow will hold and should count our blessings today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed, but we […]

Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city. Without making this a political statement, I do find myself thinking of how true this verse is. We look at […]

1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God – that is, our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Everything we have comes from […]

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is  understanding. We start this month with a simple proverb that points us to where wisdom begins. […]

Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right […]

  Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Today’s verse may also seem out of place or […]

1 Peter 5:10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and […]