First Corinthians 1:24-31 very plainly tells Christians, Christ Jesus is God’s power, wisdom, righteousness (fully right with God), sanctification (holiness), redemption, and Colossians 2:1-5, tells Christians God placed (hid) all knowledge and wisdom in Christ Jesus, so He works through Christians by the Holy Spirit within us; thus, we should never be depressed or discouraged.
1 Corinthians 1:24-31 (NLT)—24 But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God. 25 This foolish plan of God (preaching Christ) is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness (preaching Christ) is stronger than the greatest of human strength. 26 Remember, dear brothers and sisters, few of you were wise in the world’s eyes, powerful, or wealthy when God called you. 27 Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish Preaching a resurrected Christ) to shame those who think they are wise. And He chose things that are powerless (preaching Christ) to shame those who are powerful. 28 God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important. 29 As a result, no one can ever boast in the presence of God. 30 God has united you with Christ Jesus. For our benefit God made Hm to be wisdom itself. Christ made us right with God; He made us pure and holy, and He freed us from sin. 31 Therefore, as the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the LORD.”
Colossians 2:1-5 (NLT)— 1 I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally. 2 I want them to be encouraged and knit together by strong ties of love. I want them to have complete confidence they understand God’s mysterious plan, which is Christ Himself. 3 In Him (Christ) lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. 5 For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and your faith in Christ is strong.
By knowing and fully understanding Christ Jesus is our knowledge, wisdom, and everything else we will ever need, then by understanding Proverbs 8:1-36, real Christians cannot be fooled by the wickedness of Satan, his demons, and those he works through to control us.
But reading this does not mean God created Christ before anything else, but it does mean, the One True God became three personalities (Godhead) in One God, to do what He knew was best.
Proverbs 8:1-36 (NLT)—1 Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! 2 On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. 3 By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud, 4 “I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people. 5 You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding. 6 Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right, 7 for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. 8 My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it. 9 My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge. 10 Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. 11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it. 12 “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment. 13 All who fear the LORD will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption, and perverse speech. 14 Common sense and success belong to me. Insight and strength are mine. 15 Because of me, kings reign, and rulers make just decrees. 16 Rulers lead with my help, and nobles make righteous judgments. 17 “I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me. 18 I have riches and honor, as well as enduring wealth and justice. 19 My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold, my wages better than sterling silver! 20 I walk in righteousness, in paths of justice. 21 Those who love me inherit wealth.
I will fill their treasuries. 22 “The LORD formed me from the beginning, before He created anything else. 23 I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the earth began. 24 I was born before the oceans were created, before the springs bubbled forth their waters. 25 Before the mountains were formed, before the hills, I was born— 26 before He made the earth and fields and the first handfuls of soil. 27 I was there when He established the heavens, when He drew the horizon on the oceans. 28 I was there when He set the clouds above, when He established springs deep in the earth. 29 I was there when He set the limits of the seas, so they would not spread beyond their boundaries. And when He marked off the earth’s foundations, 30 I was the Architect at His side. I was His constant delight, rejoicing always in His presence. 31 And how happy I was with the world He created; how I rejoiced with the human family! 32 “And so, My children, listen to Me, for all who follow My ways are joyful. 33 Listen to My instruction and be wise. Do not ignore it. 34 Joyful are those who listen to Me, watching for Me daily at My gates, waiting for Me outside my home! 35 For whoever finds Me finds life and receives favor from the LORD. 36 But those who miss Me injure themselves. All who hate Me love death.”
Like me, you probably have been watching the finding of “the Ark of the Covenant, with Jesus’ blood on the Mercy Seat”. Even after all these years His blood was still alive as if it were freshly shed. This lets us know, finding “The Ark of the Covenant, the laver, and the table of show-bread” will be part of the last temple, and the Antichrist defiles it before he is cast alive into the lake of fire. We are closer to the end than we can imagine and “WHO” gets closer to being the “one-world-government”. People, get your eyes open and on Christ, for the world is quickly passing away (1 John 2:15-17). Thankful Jesus’ blood is on the Ark of the Covenant.
Jim Nabors
