Matt 7:13 (KJV) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: {strait: or, narrow} 14 Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. {Because: or, How}
Hebr 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims> ["exiles"-RSV] on the earth. {in faith: Gr. according to faith} 1Pet 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech [you] as strangers ["aliens"-RSV] and pilgrims ["exiles"-RSV], abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Here is a title of profound and far-reaching significance. There can be no doubt that "Wisdom" as used here refers to our Lord, the Second Person of the Trinity, for He Himself identified Himself with "Wisdom" in Lk 11:49; and Jn 1:3 and Col 1:16 tell us that "all things were created by Him." Surely He understands all things for He created all things, and He understands us! He will supply all our need, if we will but "draw near with true hearts, in full assurance of faith."
Lord Jesus, help us to be wise enough to seek Thy Wisdom. Amen.
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