A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 53

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 53
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God” (Psalm 53:1).
 
The Bible puts wisdom into two categories. One is called the “wisdom of the world,” the other is called the “wisdom of God.” These two types of wisdom have very different world views and will produce very different outcomes.
 
The wisdom of the world considers the message of the cross to be foolishness. God, however, considers the wisdom of the world foolish. The wisdom of the world considers the gospel to be weakness. God, however, considers the gospel to be the power of God unto salvation. Those who receive and believe in the wisdom of God will see life from God’s point of view.
 
God’s wisdom brings to us many benefits and keeps us from many harms.
 
The Wise Are Well Equipped
The wise have:
Ears to hear what the Spirit is saying.
Eyes to see what the Light is revealing.
Lips to speak what the Truth is declaring.
Hands to applaud how the Lord is working.
Feet to walk where the Shepherd is leading.
Faith to receive what the Father is giving.
Hope to await their Master’s returning!
 
Insight: From God’s perspective those who walk according to the wisdom of the world are truly fools. What makes them doubly foolish is that they consider themselves wise.
 
Insight: “This is the state of all creatures, whether men or angels; as they make not themselves, so they enjoy nothing from themselves; if they are great, it must be only as great receivers of the gifts of God; their power can only be so much of the divine power acting in them; their wisdom can be only so much of the divine wisdom shining within them; and their light and glory, only so much of the light and glory of God shining upon them.”  -William Law

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