Daily Devotional – ‘In His Footstep’
By Kingdom Support Initiatives (KSi)
September 8th 2023

The Spirit of Wisdom

Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore, get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding. (Prov. 4:7)

Bible Reading: Exodus 31:1-11

Sophia‚ which is the Greek word for Wisdom‚ means intelligence, insight and skill. Wisdom is one of the core attributes of Christ; He is Wisdom personified. In fact, Christ is the power and the wisdom of God‚ (1 Cor. 1:24b). He is the embodiment of all wisdom and understanding and it is from Him that all grace flows. Isaiah 11:2 tells us that wisdom is a spirit; the spirit of wisdom empowers to be skillful and to make sound judgement based on God’s word. In today’s reading, God filled Bezaleel and Oholiab with the spirit of wisdom and knowledge and in all manner of workmanship (Exodus 31:3&6). To be filled with the spirit of wisdom is to be controlled, led and instructed in all things in the wisdom of God. Anyone filled with the spirit of wisdom, will become a wonder in their generation. This is as a result of the workings of the Holy Spirit in such life. Men like Daniel, Shedrach, Meshach and Abednego stood before king Nebuchadenezer because they were filled with the Spirit of wisdom (Daniel 1:4) and they did exploits for God in the land of Babylon.

God says He will put His Spirit in our hearts to quicken us to live by the dictates of the Holy Spirit. Thus, when we ask for the infilling of the Holy Spirit, we are actually submitting to the authority of God to reign and work in our hearts. It takes God’s wisdom to live an extraordinary life. Dear friends, I encourage you to continually meditate on God’s word for divine insight and empowerment, live according to God’s counsel, and study to gain insight and knowledge. Also, prayer for deeper access to God’s wisdom (James 1:5).

Self-Reflection: Wisdom is life to him who has it, but folly is the chastisement of fools (Prov. 16:22, RSV)

Action Point: Ask for the spirit of wisdom today.

Daily Confession: Lord, I receive wisdom, that pure, peaceable and gentle wisdom that flows from your throne of grace. I operate in the spirit of wisdom in every area of my life.

Intercessory prayer: Pray for wisdom for husbands, wives, children and teachers that you know.

Hymn: How great the wisdom and love

That filled the courts on high