God Gives Wisdom to Rule
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Rev. Tse Amable | March 28 2025 | Acts 7:9-10
KEY VERSE: ... He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwill of Pharaoh king of Egypt; so he made him ruler over Egypt and all his palace.”Acts 7:10 (NIV)
MESSAGE: One gift of God which Joseph, the son of Jacob, is known for is the accurate interpretation of dreams. It was through the use of this gift that he was released and subsequently became the second-in-command in Egypt. Stephen, speaking under the unction of the Holy Spirit, credited God for the wisdom and favour before King Pharaoh, which made Joseph a successful ruler in Egypt.
Another person in the scriptures who benefitted from Jehovah's gift of wisdom, knowledge, understanding and insight, which made him the wisest king ever to live on our planet, was King Solomon. When the Lord gave him the opportunity to ask for something, King Solomon asked for wisdom (see 1 Kings 1:7-9). The Bible testified that “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt” (1 Kings 4:29-30).
God is the source of good wisdom. Therefore, go to him by faith to receive wisdom to help you execute your assignment. Pray also for your president, ministers, chiefs, and all those in positions of authority, so that they may receive and depend on God for wisdom to rule well.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Do you depend on your own wisdom or on worldly wisdom to do your work? Ask the Lord to give you his heavenly wisdom. The Bible says, “the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17).
PRAYER:
Lord, I come to you in faith and humility, asking you to give me your wisdom to enable me to succeed in my work and ministry. Please give the wisdom you gave to Joseph, Solomon, and Daniel to all our rulers. In Jesus Christ's name I pray. Amen
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 87: Deuteronomy 1-2 — Moses’ Review of Israel’s History
DAILY word study: WISDOM Wisdom comes from the Greek word σοφία (sophía), meaning skill, insight, or divine intelligence. It reflects the practical application of knowledge guided by discernment from God.
In Acts 7:10, Stephen highlights that God gave Joseph wisdom, which enabled him to rise from prisoner to ruler. This wisdom was not just administrative—it was deeply spiritual, marked by discernment, vision, and humility.
James 1:5 tells us, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God...” and James 3:17 adds that wisdom from heaven is “pure, peace-loving, considerate, and full of mercy.” This shows that true wisdom has character, not just cleverness.
Reflection: Joseph’s influence came not from charisma or strategy but from God’s wisdom. Ask yourself—are you leaning on your own insight or seeking divine guidance? The wisdom of God transforms ordinary leadership into spiritual impact.
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