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Authors: Debbi Bryson
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me [wisdom] forth as the first of his works,
before his deeds of old;
I was appointed from eternity,
from the beginning, before the world began. . . .
I was given birth,
before he made the earth or its fields
or any of the dust of the world.
PROVERBS 8:22-23, 25-26 ( NIV )
The natural world around us is a masterpiece of engineering design, wisdom, and perfection. But many scientists have looked at our world and universe from an evolutionist perspective. From that perspective, chaos, randomness, and accidents are said to explain everything from the snowflake to the sacrificial mothering instinct of the penguin. However, God himself definitely has a more logical, reasonable, and credible explanation: intelligent design. When we look at a well-designed building or bridge, it gives evidence that somewhere there would be an intelligent designer.
Just studying the human body alone argues for an Intelligent Designer. Did you know that every human spent about a half an hour as a single cell, but within that one cell there was the entire DNA written code to determine everything from eye color to height? One human brain generates more electrical impulses in a single day than all of the world’s telephones put together. Scientists have counted over five hundred liver functions, and not only does your finger have a unique print, but so does your tongue. You truly are a living display of God’s wisdom.
Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!
We can marvel that God designed rainbows and zebras. But clearly he applied his most personal touch when he designed you. Have you forgotten that? Maybe you grew up in a home where you never truly felt wanted, or maybe the hard things in life have left you feeling insignificant. From God’s perspective, there is no one like you. Psalm 139 tells you that he has always known you, even when you were in your mother’s womb; you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Let’s Pray
Lord, help me see that you know me better and love me more than anyone. My significance comes from you, the brilliant and wise Creator of all.
One Year Bible Reading
Exodus 29:1–30:10; Matthew 26:14-46; Psalm 31:19-24; Proverbs 8:14-26
February 10
Wisdom—the Brilliant Architect
The proverb today had a profound impact on me. Wisdom is telling us that she was present observing the formation of the big elements of our world. She observed and understood and actually participated in determining complicated things like the distance of the sun from the earth and the placement of the reservoirs of water, oil, and gas deep within the earth. This same wisdom is available to you and me. Wisdom will oversee the complicated, multifaceted, and challenging processes and dilemmas that we face in our own personal lives. Think about that; really think about that. Yes, this can challenge us, but more, this should excite us, bless us, and give us great assurance. Why would we ever lean on our own understanding when we can rely upon God’s?
I [wisdom] was there when [God] established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans. I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established the deep fountains of the earth. I was there when he set the limits of the seas, so they would not spread beyond their boundaries. And when he marked off the earth’s foundations, I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence. And how happy I was at what he created—his wide world and all the human family! And so, my children, listen to me, for happy are all who follow my ways.
PROVERBS 8:27-32
Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!
What a masterpiece the universe is! Stars don’t collide, the sun rises every morning, there’s a rainbow after a storm. If your personal world seems in chaos, spinning out of control, this is the perfect time to fall on your knees and ask
before his deeds of old;
I was appointed from eternity,
from the beginning, before the world began. . . .
I was given birth,
before he made the earth or its fields
or any of the dust of the world.
PROVERBS 8:22-23, 25-26 ( NIV )
The natural world around us is a masterpiece of engineering design, wisdom, and perfection. But many scientists have looked at our world and universe from an evolutionist perspective. From that perspective, chaos, randomness, and accidents are said to explain everything from the snowflake to the sacrificial mothering instinct of the penguin. However, God himself definitely has a more logical, reasonable, and credible explanation: intelligent design. When we look at a well-designed building or bridge, it gives evidence that somewhere there would be an intelligent designer.
Just studying the human body alone argues for an Intelligent Designer. Did you know that every human spent about a half an hour as a single cell, but within that one cell there was the entire DNA written code to determine everything from eye color to height? One human brain generates more electrical impulses in a single day than all of the world’s telephones put together. Scientists have counted over five hundred liver functions, and not only does your finger have a unique print, but so does your tongue. You truly are a living display of God’s wisdom.
Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!
We can marvel that God designed rainbows and zebras. But clearly he applied his most personal touch when he designed you. Have you forgotten that? Maybe you grew up in a home where you never truly felt wanted, or maybe the hard things in life have left you feeling insignificant. From God’s perspective, there is no one like you. Psalm 139 tells you that he has always known you, even when you were in your mother’s womb; you are “fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Let’s Pray
Lord, help me see that you know me better and love me more than anyone. My significance comes from you, the brilliant and wise Creator of all.
One Year Bible Reading
Exodus 29:1–30:10; Matthew 26:14-46; Psalm 31:19-24; Proverbs 8:14-26
February 10
Wisdom—the Brilliant Architect
The proverb today had a profound impact on me. Wisdom is telling us that she was present observing the formation of the big elements of our world. She observed and understood and actually participated in determining complicated things like the distance of the sun from the earth and the placement of the reservoirs of water, oil, and gas deep within the earth. This same wisdom is available to you and me. Wisdom will oversee the complicated, multifaceted, and challenging processes and dilemmas that we face in our own personal lives. Think about that; really think about that. Yes, this can challenge us, but more, this should excite us, bless us, and give us great assurance. Why would we ever lean on our own understanding when we can rely upon God’s?
I [wisdom] was there when [God] established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans. I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established the deep fountains of the earth. I was there when he set the limits of the seas, so they would not spread beyond their boundaries. And when he marked off the earth’s foundations, I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence. And how happy I was at what he created—his wide world and all the human family! And so, my children, listen to me, for happy are all who follow my ways.
PROVERBS 8:27-32
Make It Personal . . . Live It Out!
What a masterpiece the universe is! Stars don’t collide, the sun rises every morning, there’s a rainbow after a storm. If your personal world seems in chaos, spinning out of control, this is the perfect time to fall on your knees and ask
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