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Welcome to Day 2200 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.\nThis is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom\nWisdom Nuggets \u2013 Proverbs 8:22-31\xa0\u2013 Daily Wisdom\nWisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2200\n\nWelcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2200 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.\n\nIn today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I\u2019m delighted to continue our journey through the profound wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. Today, we\u2019re diving into Proverbs 8:22-31 from the New Living Translation. So, fasten your hiking boots, and together, we\u2019ll explore the wisdom of creation in these verses.\n\nIn Proverbs 8:22-31, we encounter a majestic portrayal of wisdom as being present at the very inception of creation. These verses invite us to contemplate the divine wisdom that underlies the universe.\n\nVerse 22-24: \u201cThe Lord formed me from the beginning, before he created anything else. I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the earth began. I was born before the oceans were created, before the springs bubbled forth their waters.\u201d\n\nThese verses open with a profound statement that the Lord formed wisdom from the very beginning, even before the creation of the universe. Wisdom was appointed in ages past, before the earth and oceans came into existence. This paints a picture of wisdom as an eternal and foundational principle of the cosmos.\n\nVerse 25-26: \u201cBefore the mountains were piled up and before the hills, I was born\u2014before he made the world and its fields or even the first dust of the earth.\u201d\n\nThe narrative continues, describing wisdom\u2019s existence before the formation of the mountains, hills, and the very earth itself. Wisdom predates the physical world, highlighting its timeless and preeminent nature.\n\nVerse 27-28: \u201cI was there when he established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans. I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established springs deep in the earth.\u201d\n\nHere, we witness wisdom\u2019s involvement in the creation of the heavens, the setting of horizons on the oceans, and the establishment of the intricate systems of the natural world, such as clouds and springs. This portrayal underscores wisdom\u2019s integral role in the orchestration of the cosmos.\n\nVerse 29-31: \u201cI was there when he set the limits of the seas, so they would not spread beyond their boundaries. And when he marked off the earth\u2019s foundations, I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.\u201d\n\nThese verses culminate in the image of wisdom as the architect by the Creator\u2019s side during the establishment of the earth\u2019s foundations and the setting of the seas\u2019 boundaries. Wisdom is described as the constant delight of the Creator, rejoicing always in His presence. This vividly portrays wisdom\u2019s intimate connection with the divine and its pivotal role in the grand tapestry of creation.\n\nAs we reflect on Proverbs 8:22-31, we are reminded that wisdom is not merely a human concept but a divine principle intricately woven into the fabric of the universe.\n\nTake a moment to consider these questions:...