Who is the smartest person you know? Whose counsel do you trust? Is it a family member? Could it be a teacher or school counselor? Perhaps you trust the wisdom of a statesman, politician, government official, or popular celebrity.
If your answer falls in any of these categories or is even any human, you will be frustrated and become disillusioned at some point. These leaders will fail you and their counsel will eventually lead you astray.
Psalm 33:12-19 says, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage! The Lord looks down from heaven; he sees all the children of man; from where he sits enthroned he looks out on all the inhabitants of the earth, he who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds. The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength. The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue. Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, that he may deliver their soul from death and keep them alive in famine.”
The wisdom of men and women is limited, so their ability to give effective counsel is limited. God sits on His throne, having authority and control over all things. Only His wisdom can guide us into truth and can rescue us. The wealth and power of people cannot save us. We must trust in God and His steadfast love for salvation and hope.
Reluctant Retiree 