Delivering a sermon at the Church’s Destiny Arena, Kwabenya, on Sunday, Dr Boadi Nyamekye referenced the biblical account of King Solomon, who, when offered a divine blank cheque, chose wisdom over riches, power, or the lives of his enemies.
The sermon, under the theme, the Source of Wisdom, is part of the Wisdom Series, the Church’s focus for 2025.
Dr Boadi Nyamekye explained that Solomon’s choice to ask for an understanding heart pleased God, who granted him unparalleled wisdom, wealth, and honour.
“Wisdom is essential for preserving and sustaining everything God blesses us with,” Dr Boadi Nyamekye said. “Without it, we risk losing opportunities, destroying our blessings, and failing to live out our God-given purpose.”
He explained divine wisdom as the ability to see things from God’s perspective and to act in alignment with His principles.
Citing Proverbs 3:19, he reminded the congregation that God used wisdom to lay the foundations of the earth, making it indispensable for building families, businesses, and nations.
Dr Boadi Nyamekye also differentiated between earthly wisdom, which, he said, was limited to human understanding, and divine wisdom, which transcended intellect and enabled believers to address life’s challenges with God’s insight.
“While earthly wisdom emphasises seeing to believe, divine wisdom calls us to believe in order to see,” he noted.
“Wisdom is not just about acquiring knowledge or intelligence; it is about applying divine principles to navigate life’s complexities. It is the preservative that sustains marriages, businesses, and even nations. Without it, we face unnecessary struggles,” he added.
He further illustrated how wisdom fosters discernment, enabling individuals to make prudent choices, avoid pitfalls, and recognise God’s timing and purpose.
He cited Solomon’s diplomatic approach to leadership and the Queen of Sheba’s admiration of his wisdom as examples of how wisdom sets individuals apart.
Quoting Job 28, he explained that wisdom could not be found among the living or in material possessions, but is a gift from God to those who asked for it. “The Bible says, ‘If anyone lacks wisdom, let them ask God, who gives generously without finding fault.’ This means wisdom is accessible to all who recognise their need for it and humbly seek God’s guidance,” he said.
Dr Boadi Nyamekye expressed concern about the absence of wisdom in modern leadership, relationships, and enterprises, attributing failures in these areas to a lack of divine insight.
“Through wisdom, homes are built, nations are restored, and destinies are fulfilled. Let us seek the wisdom of God, for it is the principal thing,” he said, affirming that divine wisdom remained the cornerstone of a purposeful and victorious life.
He, therefore, encouraged Christians to cultivate a listening heart that seeks God’s direction in every decision.
Dr Boadi Nyamekye ended the sermon with a call to action, urging believers to pray for divine wisdom daily and walk in the precept of God.
He led the congregation in prayer, asking God to grant them understanding hearts, wisdom for their assignments, and the grace to excel in their various endeavours.
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