Through wisdom a house is built

Through wisdom a house is built   
Scripture: Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established Proverbs 24:3

Observation: This Proverb speaks of building and establishing a house. But what does the house allude to? Is it the physical building, or something more? In a previous message, I once shared that there are 4 types of houses. The first is our own bodies. Our bodies are said to be the temple of the Holy Spirit for those of us who have accepted Christ into our hearts. The second type of house is our family. The term “the house of Jacob” refers to all the descendants, the family of Jacob. The third type of house is our church which is also known as the house of God. The fourth type of house is our workplace, our home away from home.

For each type of house, we are called to build it, and to build it through wisdom, and establish it through understanding. But how do we get this wisdom? James 1 says “If anyone lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously without finding fault. But he who asks must believe and not doubt….” Therefore, the first way we get wisdom is to ask our Mighty God, and believe that He will bless us with wisdom.

Jesus said “The wise man built his house upon the rock.” Jesus is our Rock of Salvation, and any house which is not founded on Jesus Christ is in vain.

As our bodies are precious, and Jesus dwells in us, we must take care of our bodies. Do not do things like smoking and overeating or anything that harms or destroys our bodies. What we think about is also important. If Jesus is the guest of our house, we would be careful to think right thoughts before Him.

In respect of our families, we must take some time to build up our children and our spouses. We need to draw them to Jesus, to cultivate in them a love for the Word of God and Prayer, even from a young age.

As for the church, the body of Christ, we should see what gifts we have and serve our brothers and sisters, even in simple ways. In our workplace, we spend much time, and others must see us as the light of the world, the city on a hill, for we represent Christ to all.

Application: Ask God for wisdom, lay the foundation of the purpose of our lives on Jesus Christ, and aim to build our four houses in whichever way we can

Prayer: O Father in Heaven, bless me with wisdom I pray that I may know how to live life. Let my purpose always be founded on Jesus Christ and empower me to build myself, my family,  my church and my workplace. In Jesus name, Amen.