Jesus Offers His Wisdom to Us (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- February 16, 2022
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Summary
The central message is that true, godly wisdom is not found in worldly knowledge or rules, but is freely given by God through Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that believers should approach God with a thirst for this living water, drawing parallels between Jesus' invitation to drink and the wisdom described in Proverbs 8. Ultimately, the source of all wisdom is Jesus, who is the ultimate guide for navigating life's crossroads.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Asking God for wisdomJames 1:5 promises that if anyone lacks wisdom, they can ask God who gives liberally.James 1:5
Does not wisdom call?Proverbs 8 shows that just as we call out to God for help, wisdom is also calling out to us.
Jesus offers living waterJesus calls the thirsty to come and drink of His living water and receive His godly wisdom.John 7:37
Hearing guidance at the crossroadsWhen we reach a crossroad and do not know which way to turn, God's voice of wisdom directs us.Isaiah 30:21
Wisdom is a personProverbs 8 reveals that wisdom was with God from the beginning, pointing directly to Jesus Christ as our true divine wisdom.Proverbs 8:22
The tree of life versus worldly knowledgeInstead of eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil like worldly wisdom teaches, we must go to the tree of life, which is Jesus.
Accepting counsel and disciplineWe must listen to counsel and accept discipline with a humble heart so we can grow in wisdom.
Trials are the wrapping paperDifficult trials like sorrow or loneliness are merely the wrapping paper that holds the precious gift of wisdom inside.
How God corrects usThe Lord corrects us through His word, through parents, through husbands, through church elders, and through life circumstances.Isaiah 30:21
The oil of the wise virginsJust like the wise virgins with extra oil, we gain spiritual oil when our trials crush us in secret, away from human applause.
Learning from the migration of birdsJust like a lonely bird that joins the flock to migrate to a warmer place, we should not sit in isolation but fellowship with godly sisters in the church.
Keeping company with the wiseWhoever keeps company with the wise will become wise, because wisdom is better than weapons of war.Proverbs 13:20Ecclesiastes 9:18
Mounting up on wings of prayer and praiseWhen discouraged and unable to get answers, we should cease begging and instead use our two wings of prayer and praise to soar like eagles.
