The Source of Wisdom and Power

UV 1411/10,000 The Source of Wisdom and Power
And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds.
Acts 7 v 22
It is written of both Moses and Jesus that they were mighty in words and deeds. But both presented a similar as well as contrasting models of leadership. Moses was a saviour of the Jews from earthly bondage. He was the forerunner of Jesus who is the Saviour of the world from spiritual bondage. Moses was a reluctant leader but Jesus set His face like flint towards the cross. The focus of Jesus was amazing: He did not try to solve the world’s problems of violence, immorality, poverty, exploitation and so on. He only addressed the spiritual bondage of mankind for He knew that the rest were just the symptoms of this. To be mighty in words requires spiritual wisdom, to be able to see everything from an eternal perspective. Moses was learned in the existing knowledge of the ancient Egyptians. This can be compared to the professional and worldly knowledge and wisdom that we possess. This cannot save us in the day of trouble. It cannot shield us in the storms of life. Jesus was learned even as a young child of twelve in the scriptures. The Lord expects us also to be learned, wise and mighty that His name be glorified. Respect for the Lord’s name, reverence for His presence produces wisdom in our lives. Faith in His name and His promises produces power or might.

The words and deeds of both Moses and Jesus synced or were in alignment with each other for their spirits were in alignment with the will of God. We too need to take every thought and word captive to Christ. Then our words and deeds will be anointed with power. The power to bless is an amazing power that is shared by God with mankind. It is amazing that we can bless God for His grace and peace that He has given us. It implies that our souls are satisfied with His provision for our lives. We are showing our appreciation and gratitude to the Lord. We have the power to cause healing and deliverance. We can speak to the rock like Moses was asked to. Unlike Moses, we should not lose patience or our cool. The Rock is a metaphor for Jesus. When we speak to Jesus, He will send blessing, healing and deliverance to the ones we bless. Wisdom teaches us that we can have the power of an elephant but we must use it with restraint, grace and discernment

Our might or our wisdom is not our original power but it is bestowed on us as we lean on the Lord. He is the Rock of our refuge and our strength. The lobster during a particular time of the year sheds its hard shell and becomes vulnerable and weak. It cannot at that time even withstand a bite of an ant. At this time, it hides in a rock and waits for its shell or strength to return, to be restored. Similarly, every day we must set aside time to hide in Jesus to renew us, to restore us and to deliver us. In our weakness is His strength revealed. We should bask, revel and rejoice in His strength even in the face of every type or wave of fear, threat or challenge. Wisdom and power should always go hand in hand. With wisdom, we will know how to handle power with responsibility.

Prateep V Philip