Wisdom, Righteousness & Devotion: Living Beyond Survival
This week at Myrtle House Community Church, Martin O’Brien brought a powerful message about the deep longing within each of us—
a longing to live well, to do what is right, to know God more deeply, and to live with true meaning and purpose.
Too often, we settle for simply surviving. But God calls us to something greater: to live wholeheartedly for Him.
We live in a world overflowing with information, yet starving for wisdom. In the middle of all the noise, what we need most is to hear the voice of God—above it all.
Martin explored three essentials for a life that goes beyond survival:
1. Wisdom
Wisdom is more than knowing what is right; it is choosing what is right—even when it costs us.
Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 3:18 that true wisdom comes not from the world but from God, revealed through the Holy Spirit. It guides our actions, shapes our words, and helps us navigate life’s challenges with grace.
2. Righteousness
Righteousness is not just about avoiding sin—it’s about pursuing holiness. As Ephesians 4:17-24 teaches, we are no longer bound to our old way of life. Through Christ, we are renewed and called to live in holiness, reflecting God’s character in every part of our lives.
3. Devotion
Devotion is more than attending church or praying when it suits us. It is a daily walk with God—a deep longing to love Him, trust Him, and seek Him. Like the psalmist who cried, “As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God” (Psalm 42:1), we too are invited into a relationship of passion and surrender.
📖 Titus 2:11-14 ties all three together. Because of God’s grace, we are empowered to live with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion, holding fast to the eternal hope we have in Christ.
The question for us today is simple:
👉 Will we choose wisdom when it costs us?
👉 Will we pursue holiness even when it’s hard?
👉 Will we rekindle our devotion and hunger for more of God?
God is calling us to move from surviving to truly living—anchored in wisdom, walking in righteousness, and overflowing with devotion to Him.
