“We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.”
1 Corinthians 2:7
Anglican minister and hymnwriter John Newton, 1725-1807:
“The great counsels of redemption, in which every concern respecting the glory of God and the salvation of sinners was resolved, were established with [Christ] …, before the foundation of the world. And He is our Counselor or Advocate with the Father, who pleads our cause and manages all our affairs in perfect righteousness and with infallible success—so that no action can possibly miscarry which He is pleased to undertake.
“To Him likewise we must apply (and we shall not apply in vain) for wisdom and direction in all that belongs to our duty and the honor of our profession in the present life. In all our difficulties, dangers, and cares, we must look to Him for guidance and support. This is to be wise unto salvation. His secret is with those who consult Him, so that though the world may deem them weak and ignorant as babes …, they have a cheering and practical knowledge of many important subjects which are entirely hidden from those who are wise and prudent in their own eyes.”
“The great counsels of redemption, in which every concern respecting the glory of God and the salvation of sinners was resolved, were established with [Christ] …, before the foundation of the world. And He is our Counselor or Advocate with the Father, who pleads our cause and manages all our affairs in perfect righteousness and with infallible success—so that no action can possibly miscarry which He is pleased to undertake.
“To Him likewise we must apply (and we shall not apply in vain) for wisdom and direction in all that belongs to our duty and the honor of our profession in the present life. In all our difficulties, dangers, and cares, we must look to Him for guidance and support. This is to be wise unto salvation. His secret is with those who consult Him, so that though the world may deem them weak and ignorant as babes …, they have a cheering and practical knowledge of many important subjects which are entirely hidden from those who are wise and prudent in their own eyes.”
Scripture Focus
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
Insight
“Thou comest in the darksome night/ to make us children of the light.” (Martin Luther, 1524)
Bible In A Year
- Daniel 11-12
- Proverbs 10
- Hebrews 13