Proverbs 3:19
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The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth;
by understanding hath he established the heavens.
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Our ignorant nation believes the earth and heavens are the result of a cosmic explosion - a big bang. They believe the incredible order, beauty, design, life, intelligence, consciousness, sexes, animal spirits, and human souls, among trillions of other aspects of the universe, are the result of combustion of gases in space! Chaos brought all this into existence by chance! Now that theory takes enormous faith - confidence in man's imagination with no supporting evidence. And the more education a person has, the more confident they are of this ridiculous speculation. So much for higher education.
Children know better. For, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth" (Gen 1:1). For, "Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear (Heb 11:3).
They are as dumb as a stone. They reason from pure speculation out of hatred and rebellion against their Creator. We reason by faith from the visible creation and an obviously inspired revelation. Our position is sure, but only a man with faith can see it and hold it. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of faith.
The LORD and Solomon want you to learn wisdom and understanding (3:13,21), for the benefits of having it are numerous and glorious (3:14-18,22-26). But where did it come from, and how grand is it truly? We have this proverb, and its conclusion in 3:20, to provoke great interest in wisdom by considering its Source and use.
Wisdom and understanding are from the LORD, Who has both in infinite measure; and He used them to found the earth and establish the heavens! Wisdom and understanding are what guided our Creator God in the design of the universe! Now are you interested in acquiring it? Now are you willing to listen, as I teach you the fear of the Lord?
He founded the earth on a 23.5 degree angle, so we have seasons and varying amounts of light and night. He gave us 24-hour periods called days, which are just the right amount of time to work, play, and sleep before the next one. Our list could go on indefinitely.
He established the moon to keep track of months, and the stars guide sailors on the seas. They hold in patterns we call constellations, and the sun gives just the right amount of heat within a narrow range for life to prosper on earth. Our list could go on indefinitely.
Dear reader, if other descriptions of wisdom have not moved you, does the use of wisdom by God in creating the universe impress you? You may have the wisdom of God, if you will. The book of Proverbs was written to help you get it, so get it (4:7).
And remember that all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in the Lord Jesus, our blessed and soon appearing Redeemer, Who created all things Himself, and by Whom all things consist (Col 1:16-17; 2:3).
Let God be true, but every man a liar (Rom 3:4)!
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