Accessing the Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge, Part 2

This is a continuation of thoughts about our need to access wisdom and knowledge if we are to fulfill the mandate given us to "rule" in our assigned spheres of influence in this age. The apostle Paul says that in Jesus is hidden treasures of wisdom and knowlege (Col. 2:1-4):
"For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, [2] that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ, [3] in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. [4] I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments." 

Notice that the Spirit through Paul says in Col. 2:3 that the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are hidden in Jesus, implying that it requires effort  in searching out the Person of Jesus in order to discover true understanding and knowledge and wisdom (Prov. 2 & 8).

Without putting forth the effort to seek and know Jesus, we are left subject to the confusion that comes from the unrelenting voices of this age (which began with the fall of man but have reached a fever pitch in our technological age).  This applies not only in the world but in the Church as well where there are countless voices giving opinions about every subject possible that we find mentioned in Scripture. Only by knowing Jesus (God’s Mystery) can we find God’s wisdom and knowledge, which transcends that which comes through the tree of knowledge of good and evil. (See James 3:13-18.)

There are endless topics that we need insight on in our stewardship of God's assignment for us in this life; there is seldom, if ever, a “one size fits all” answer for these matters (issues related to money, relationships, family, time management, job/vocation/calling, etc., etc.). Jesus, the tree of life, is the Source of all wisdom and knowledge. Only as we grow in living our lives in Him can we transcend the pettiness of ruling/judging based on “right and wrong" which comes through dependence on the tree of knowledge. In His years on earth, Jesus Himself is the best model of what it means to live and operate from a heavenly Source (Isaiah 11:3; John 5:17-23, 30…), rather than trust in His own understanding.

Next week I'll continue along these lines. Grace to you this week as together we grow in knowing and following Jesus!