Job 28:1–11 brings us to a profound reflection on the limitations of man and the greatness of the Creator. Man, in all his might, can conquer mountains, dig the earth, and discover hidden riches in the darkness of the soil. Yet, in his greatest accomplishments, he must admit that wisdom remains hidden.

We live in an age of incredible knowledge and technological advancement. We have explored space, mapped the human genome, and created artificial intelligence. But have these accomplishments made us wiser? Do we truly understand the purpose of life, the value of truth, and the meaning of suffering? Today’s reading reminds us that wisdom is not merely the result of intellectual exploration but is a gift from God. This message is reinforced in Job 28:28, “But to man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” This affirms that true wisdom comes from a right relationship with God—not just from knowledge, but from an attitude of reverence, submission, and righteousness before Him.

Often all our achievements and thoughts of superiority actually make us more arrogant. The inability to see His will is present as an inevitability. It is a shame to live life without experiencing His wisdom or in other words His wisdom.

Bible friends, of course we may and need to explore knowledge, explore the world, and innovate. However, we should not lose our sense of awe of the divine mystery. True wisdom belongs to God, and only to those who are humble and fear Him will that wisdom be revealed. Thus, our search for wisdom must be accompanied by a search for God, because He is the only source of all understanding.