Who is Wisdom?

Wisdom 7:24-25

"For Wisdom is more moving than any motion: she passeth and goeth through all things by reason of her pureness. For she is the breath of the power of God, and a pure influence flowing from the glory of the Almighty: therefore can no defiled thing fall into her." KJV

The question in the title probably sounds peculiar to you. Why am I asking who is wisdom? Why does a book in the bible refer to wisdom a woman? Don’t feel bad for not understanding what I’m trying to get at. These are legitimate questions I had at one time, too.

To begin, the wisdom I’m referring to is not the intellectual notion that we garner with age. It isn’t the gathering of years of worldly experience to better gauge our understanding of life around us. Beyond collecting knowledge or imparting good judgment, Wisdom in this case is a spirit. Created by God, and imbued with his own knowledge and discernment, she is a gift from Him to those who seek her out.

Much like the Holy Spirit is not simply a neuter emanation, Wisdom is also not some amorphous being. From the beginning, she has guided God’s people, including Adam, Abraham, and Noah. She cannot be explained in basic terms, but she must be felt.

I testify to her presence:

Wisdom is a gift and a friend that I love dearly. She is the eye of my heart. Through her vision, I am enlightened, freed, and made whole. Her spirit discerns good from evil, and helps me evade sin. Because of her, I can walk a path of righteousness through understanding. Understanding greater than I alone am capable of. Wisdom refuses to let me falter, and councils me at all times.

We must accept her council if we are to find our way to God. She seeks out anyone who seeks her. I pray this day that you will seek out Wisdom’s council in these dark times. She will help you find the light!

聖霊を受けなさい。

Seeking Wisdom

Wisdom 7:7

“Wherefore I prayed, and understanding was given me: I called upon God, and the spirit of wisdom came to me.” KJV

As Christians, we are tasked to seek God’s wisdom. Wisdom is not an abstract concept, as it is often assumed to be. It is not knowledge we can get by studying, nor is it experience we can gain from age. Wisdom is a divine expression. It is God lighting the path for us to walk in life.

We all start the same in life. Solomon speaks on this in the Book of Wisdom. No matter if you’re a beggar or a king, you formed in the womb of your mother. We all die the same, too, no matter our social status in life. This is why we must seek wisdom. Without true wisdom, our beliefs and knowledge sit on a weak foundation.

Our modern world is plagued with a crumbling foundation. So many people drown in anxiety and depression because they know, even if they don’t realize, their lives stand on faltering ground. When the ground beneath our feet crumbles to sand, how can we find inspiration, kindness, or love? Our society cracks and fractures. The result is our streets are filled with litter, our buildings are stained by graffiti, and our hearts wilt in darkness.

It’s not only Japanese who see this now. I came across Anming’s video below talking about the darker side of Tokyo where she lives. Please watch and see her perspective.

Though life seems impossibly dark, there is light to find! By asking God to instill in us His wisdom, we can find the path to that light. Wisdom will heal the cracks in the foundation of our lives and bring us to greater joy. I will speak in my next post about who the spirit of Wisdom is, and what she can give you.

聖霊を受けなさい。

諸国民への呼びかけ - Call to the Nations

Isaiah 55:5

Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. (ESV) *

Often we are left feeling empty or helpful as people. We search for greater meaning in what we do, or who we spend time with. It's not a  Unique situation to be in. Every person goes through pain from lack of purpose, especially in the modern world. Self-reflection can show our insecurities and shortcoming . We think: what can I do better? How can I be a better person?

This shadow over all of our hearts extends to the nations. Though often unseen, this shadow manifests as societal ills that plague many. Many people in Japan struggle to find a purpose in their lives . Many others struggle to find meaning amid the emptiness in their lives. This sickness is not unique to Japan, but it permeates throughout society.

The bedrock of Japanese society is tradition. Embedded in that tradition is a spirituality. Yet the heart years for something more — Something deeper!

In the book of Isaiah, God called for his people to listen. He had made a covenant to give them all they could ever need to prosper. He had sent David to protect His people in Israel. For us, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to unite His people. This decree extends people of all nations and not just Christians. Jesus came into the world to hoist all people out of sin, and this extends to Japan as much as anywhere else.

The hearts of the Japanese are open to spirituality, b ut the shadow over our people stems from the lack of truth. All else is emptiness. I pray that every Japanese can hear Christ's call and answer. If you feel a stirring inside you, know that you are not alone. Please listen to Saki-san tell her journey to Christianity.

聖霊を受けなさい。

* Scripture quotes are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language. Used by permission. All rights reserved.