Day 2200 – Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 8:22-31 – Daily Wisdom

Published: Sept. 20, 2023, 7 a.m.

Welcome to Day 2200 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 8:22-31 – Daily Wisdom  Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2200 Welcome 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.   In today’s Wisdom Nugget, I’m delighted to continue our journey through the profound wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. Today, we’re diving into Proverbs 8:22-31 from the New Living Translation. So, fasten your hiking boots, and together, we’ll explore the wisdom of creation in these verses. Pause… In 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. Verse 22-24: “The 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.” These 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. Pause… Verse 25-26: “Before the mountains were piled up and before the hills, I was born—before he made the world and its fields or even the first dust of the earth.” The narrative continues, describing wisdom’s existence before the formation of the mountains, hills, and the very earth itself. Wisdom predates the physical world, highlighting its timeless and preeminent nature. Pause… Verse 27-28: “I 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.” Here, we witness wisdom’s 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’s integral role in the orchestration of the cosmos. Pause… Verse 29-31: “I 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’s foundations, I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence.” These verses culminate in the image of wisdom as the architect by the Creator’s side during the establishment of the earth’s foundations and the setting of the seas’ boundaries. Wisdom is described as the constant delight of the Creator, rejoicing always in His presence. This vividly portrays wisdom’s intimate connection with the divine and its pivotal role in the grand tapestry of creation. Pause… As 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...