Happy is the man who finds wisdom . . . Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand riches and honor” (Proverbs 3:13, 16).

Gospel Corner

28/01/25

JOEL OSTEEN MINISTRIES
Today’s Word

Today’s Scripture
“For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the LORD.
Jeremiah 30:17, NKJV

Scars Are Signs
We all have wounds from our past mistakes. Maybe we got off course, gave in to temptation, did things we’re not proud of, hung around the wrong people. The enemy would love to use those failures to keep us living in regrets and guilt, focused on what we did wrong. But we can let them remind us of the grace of God and how He heals our wounds. He wants you to think about His mercy and forgiveness. Don’t try to hide the scars that remain. Those scars aren’t a sign that you’re finished; they’re a sign that you’ve been healed, forgiven, and redeemed. They’re a sign that you’re ready for action. If God was through with you, you wouldn’t still be here. There’s something for you to do. You have an assignment. Somebody needs what you have. Somebody needs your love, somebody needs your smile, somebody needs your gifts. Yes, you have scars. But the scars don’t disqualify you; the scars prepare you to help others. They’re a reminder of how God brought you through, and He’ll bring them through as well.

A Prayer for Today
“Father, thank You that You have borne our griefs and carried our sorrows and by Your stripes we are healed. Thank You that the scars tell the story of what You’ve done in my life and of Your greatness to forgive and redeem. I trust that You will use those scars to help others find healing as well. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

SECTION TWO

The Bible promises something when you have wisdom: “Happy is the man who finds wisdom . . . Length of days is in her right hand, in her left hand riches and honor” (Proverbs 3:13, 16). Unfortunately, for King Solomon, he only had the left hand of wisdom, which holds riches and honor. The Lord had said to him, “If you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments . . . then I will lengthen your days” (1 Kings 3:14).

For Solomon, who was under the old covenant of law, the blessing of length of days was a conditional one, which he could receive only if he was able to keep the law perfectly. However, Solomon failed to do so and he did not enjoy length of days, which is in wisdom’s right hand.

Today, because we are under the new covenant of grace, Jesus is at the Father’s right hand and He is our wisdom. And when we have Jesus, we can be blessed with the two hands of wisdom because of His finished work on the cross. This means that riches and honor, as well as length of days, belong to us! What an awesome God we serve!

Beloved, pursue Jesus and you will experience wisdom in every area of your life. You cannot try to earn, deserve, or study to acquire God’s wisdom. It comes by His unmerited favor.

His wisdom will give you good success in your career. It will cause you to succeed as a student, parent, or spouse.

For instance, if you are facing some problems in your marriage, God will not just “zap” your spouse and make him or her do a moonwalk and come back to you! The same thing that drove your spouse away from you in the first place will just drive him or her away again. What you need is wisdom for your marital situation!

If you are faced with a crisis in your business, depend on the Lord for His wisdom. There are no “money problems,” only “idea problems.” Trust that the Lord will bless you with the wisdom from heaven to cause everything that you touch at your workplace to prosper. God’s wisdom always leads to promotion and good success.

For More information, Advert Placement or Counselling please call +234 8025681978