Today’s Reading: Job 28; Job 29; Galatians 1; Galatians 2
Scripture: Job 28:28 "And he said to man,
'The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,
and to shun evil is understanding.' "
Observation: Job gives a long speech about the source of excellence -- how it is not in man nor in nature nor in death. This verse is the summary of that speech and it is so profound. People think wisdom is found in education, or experience, or some other human achievement. But it is found in fear of the Lord, the basis of which is humility.
Application: The application is simple. Fear the Lord. Shun evil. These are the ways to walk in wisdom and understanding.
Prayer: Lord, help me to fear you rightly, to always shun evil, and thus to walk in wisdom and understanding.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
