GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

 The Holy Bible says, “The hope does not disappoint us, for God has poured out His love into our hearts by means of the Holy Spirit, who is God’s gift to us.” (Romans 5:5)

WISDOM  

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Wisdom of God is holy and innocent, which obtains peace and brings others to peace.  It is full of truth and humbleness.

“The wisdom from above is pure first of all; it is also peaceful, gentle and friendly; it is full of compassion and produces a harvest of good deeds; it is free from prejudice and hypocrisy.” (James 3:17) The one who receives this peace, these qualities abide in his life.

Wisdom clears doubts and chooses what is right.  It is sincere and faithful and creates a stern and steady mind.  Wisdom and courage move hand in hand. 

Lord Jesus taught in the synagogue and those who heard him were amazed, “Where did he get such wisdom” they asked. (Matt 13 :54)

“……What kind of words are these?  With authority and power this man gives orders to the evils spirits, and they come out!”  (Luke 4: 36)  It proves that wisdom is full of authority and power. 

The Almighty God allows hardships and sufferings which produces endurance which leads one to wisdom.  In Isaiah 48 : 10 the Lord says, “I have tested you in the fire of suffering, as silver is refined in a furnace.…….What I do is done for My own sake.”

St. Peter says “My dear friends do not be surprised at the painful test you are suffering as though something unusual were happening to you. (1 Pet 4:12)

Merciful and Sovereign Lord your wisdom protected Noah a righteous man and she guided him in his flimsy wooden boat.  

Wisdom gave strength to Abraham a righteous man to obey God’s command, inspite of the love for his son.  

Wisdom rescued her righteous servant Lot from danger. 

Wisdom guided a righteous man Jacob through the right path and made him prosperous and victorious in his hard fight.  

Wisdom rescued Joseph a righteous man who was sold into slavery. Without being abandoned she kept him safe and gave him eternal honor. 

She once rescued an innocent and holy people from a nation of oppression.  She guided them in a miraculous journey and defended them.  

Wisdom gives speech to those who could not speak.  She even causes babies to speak clearly. 

So let us pray to the origin of wisdom, our Abba Father to grant the grace of righteousness so as to obtain this gracious gift through the name of Lord Jesus Christ.  Amen.