Kingdom Chat Week 37: Wisdom for Witty Inventions
I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions. Proverbs 8:12 KJV
I recently decided to look up Christians who have made a mark in the world of science. I was amazed to find famous discoveries in different aspects of life created by practicing Christians from the 17th to 20th century. Robert Boyle, John Dalton, Isaac Newton, Ernest Walton, Florence Nightingale, and Charles Babbage inspire me. You can look up more on this, https://www.famousscientists.org/great-scientists-christians/.
We are often made to think that faith and science do not mix or contradict each other, but that could not be farther from the truth. Proverbs 25:2 states, “It is God’s privilege to conceal things and the king’s privilege to discover them.” God created the earth to partner with humankind for its replenishment. His first instruction to Adam and Eve was to multiply, subdue and replenish the earth. Part of the development process of Adam was to discover the “God concealed” creation through the wisdom of God and by this will subdue and replenish the earth – this is the glory of man. This does not presuppose a passive living or escape mentality, as some will have us think that everything in the world is evil, so we should leave it to the unbelievers; after all, God will destroy the earth, and we will be off to heaven. God created this earth for habitation and saw that it was good; although Satan corrupted it, the scripture tells us that the creation is awaiting the manifestation of the Sons of God (Rom.8:19). So God’s plan is still for man to inhabit this earth as well as the new earth.
Amazingly, every believer is blessed with divine abilities that become more evident as we expose ourselves to intentional, consistent fellowship with God and meditation on His words. David says in Psalms 119:99 -100, “I have a better understanding and deeper insight than all my teachers [because of Your word], For Your testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged [who have not observed Your precepts] because I have observed and kept Your precepts.” Little wonder why David was one of the most fabulous kings of Israel.
Research has shown that people who speak in tongues are more emotionally stable and rarely suffer mental illness. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/07/health/07brain.html. Wow! I don’t need research to know this because this is my experience too. There is so much more about Christianity that we are yet to experience. The bible says that we have the mind of Christ – this means we think like Christ, and it does not imply religious thinking, far from it! Jesus said in John 10:10 that He came so we can have life to the full -this is the divine life endowed with divine wisdom which enables us to see beyond the superficial meaning of the material world surrounding us into the very essence/purpose of their existence. For this reason, Jesus could ask Peter to open the belly of a fish, find a coin, and even speak to 5 loaves of bread and two fish multiplied to feed thousands.
God wants us to respond to the call for faith-inspired innovation in our world today. We are the solution to the cries of the suffering of the people around us. It is God’s glory when we utilize our faith-exposed minds to think out solutions in our endeavors, whether in school, office, family, relationships, business, technological or social advancements, etc. The list is endless. Our faith should bear tangible results by creating products that will touch peoples’ lives positively. We must take the driving seat to reach the world by showing them the manifestations of the wisdom of God, displaying the glory of His Kingdom. We are to showcase the glory of the Kingdom of God as His physical ambassadors, just as Moses’ rod turned into a serpent and swallowed the serpents (rods) of Pharaoh’s Magicians. And Joseph’s wisdom overcame the wisdom of Egypt; Daniel, who was ten times wiser than other Governor’s in his time. It is our responsibility to show the world that what no eye has seen, or ear heard, or entered into the heart of man, we as believers have access to these for the glory of God.
Discussion:
Can you mention some more examples of innovations in our world today that faithful Christians have led? In what way has your faith helped you develop ideas or products to help others around you?
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Kingdom Explorer Great post @Michael! I’m always shocked when I hear someone say that Christian faith is contrary to science. I believe it’s the complete opposite. Christians should be the best in science! We have the upper hand because we have the Holy Spirit and access to divine revelations and insights about the world God made.
One Christian inventor who comes to mind is Emily Kennedy, who I went to college with. She used her studies in artificial intelligence to build a software to help law enforcement officers identify victims of sex trafficking. It’s incredible what you can do in science when inspired by God.-
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So true! Thanks@purposefaith. We do have the upper hand and access to superior knowledge. The Word of God births Light (development) wherever it goes.
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Thanks @michael
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Thank you@phil4krist for an elaborate and insightful response. Thanks for reiterating that scripture in John 1:4 ” In Him (the word) was life and the life was the light (civilization) of men” Its mind blowing to think of it. Surely Isaac Newton was a great one.
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Yeah.. Michael , you are right. We Christians have the greatest opportunity to create unimaginable things because we are being led by the Holy Spirit who gives divine wisdom, knowledge and understanding. The presence of the Holy Spirit in our life and the consciousness of carrying the spirit of God moves us to do supernatural things with faith, knowing with God all things are possible.
My son has a great talent in art work and his drawings comes out as hyperreality, I know this gift can only come from God as he was taught by no one. I made made him to understand that this gift is from God and so should depend solely on him for guidance.. With this mind set he has gone far in inventing many medium of carrying out exceptional art works that no one can imagine.
This is the leading of the Holy Spirit. So you see with faith one can make great discoveries , meaning faith and science do mix each other. ….. In Jn 15:5 Christ said without him we can do nothing,
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Thank you Maureen for your inspiring insight. Its such a great talent your son is displaying. It reminds me of Bezaleel in Exodus 31 who was blessed with artistic gifts to design the Ark of God. It is a great thing that you are exposing him to the influence of the Holy Spirit. There is no limit to what the Holy Spirit can inspire his heart to draw which will always stand out and be a unique blessing to everyone that gets in contact with his art. I see art as a powerful tool that can minister the gospel beyond just words.
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@maureen You are absolutely right. Denny’s gift is incredible. It can only come from God. And the fact that you are teaching him to recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in his skills is very crucial.
Below is one of Dennis’s artwork. Please do not use without copyright permission 😊. I encourage everyone to support Dennis in his work. Such an incredible gift from God.
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Kingdom Pioneer
Wow! This is a super talent! Such a beautiful art. May God bless and open doors of greatness on him.
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Kingdom Explorer
Incredible work of art! Wow, what a gift that Denny has 🤩
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