Bible Reading: Leviticus 26; Psalm 33; Ecclesiastes 9; Titus 1
Ecclesiastes 9:16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Solomon here considers some of the things he has seen "under the sun". He says that this wisdom seemed great to him. That is a strong statement coming from a man who was gifted by God with wisdom above all men! Whether he had heard this story or seen the situation himself we do not know, but this situation actually happened.
Ecclesiastes 9:14-15 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
The strength of the great king was no match for the wisdom of the poor man. It must have struck Solomon to consider that he too was a 'great king' with many resources and much power. It doesn't matter how strong you are, wisdom can triumph against strength. It is also noteworthy for us to consider the poor man's attitude toward his city. He was no great man in the city, however when the city was in peril he worked to deliver it. This he did demanding no reward and getting none. Nor was he remembered for what he had done. We must learn this lesson. Many of the great men are poor, forgotten men. The unsung heroes of our world are many.
Do you have wisdom? Do you seek for wisdom and ask God for it? To have wisdom is better than having strength.
You also need to listen when wise men speak. However, you will have to listen closely. Wise men are not the one's up front yelling as loud as they can. They are quietly giving wise counsel to those who will hear.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
One wise man can do much for a city and one sinner can destroy much good. Here we see the influence of one person. One man saved the city from the great king and his mighty army that came against it. How much damage can one sinner do who does not fear God nor love men? A wise man is selfless and desires the best for his city. A foolish sinner is selfish and does not care what he destroys to have his way.
1 Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom…
Walk with Jesus. Walk in wisdom.
In Christ,
Rody
