Webster defines wisdom in several ways, but for today we will concentrate on this
one: it is to have a “wise
attitude, belief, or course of action.” This is also God intention for us, and
in Proverbs there is a lot of talk about gaining God’s wisdom and living in it. In fact, the
word wisdom is mentioned 49 times
and wise 64 times! I think God is trying
to tell us something, don’t you?
Proverbs 1:7 shows how wisdom is knowledge: “The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and
instruction.”
Proverbs 2:2 calls for us to listen and apply wisdom: “Make
your ear attentive to wisdom, incline your heart to understanding.”
Proverbs 4:11 reminds us that God is directing us if we
listen: “I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I
have led you in upright paths.”
Oh, Wisdom,
where art thou? For many years, even though a Christian, I was not living a wise life. I pried open doors that God shut, thinking
that I knew better. And guess what? I didn’t! It seems messy situations were
around every corner because I did not seek God’s wisdom, and to be truthful, I was in a place where I didn’t care
much. Now, it breaks my heart to think back to my days of walking “my own way”
instead of His way of wisdom.
Thankfully, He picked me up, set me on the right path, and I’ve been enjoying seeking
His wisdom above all else for years
now.
James 1:5 is my go-to verse and prayer when I am
seeking God’s will and wisdom. I love
the way the New American Standard Bible interprets it from the Greek: “But if
any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously
and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” God is not going to
reprimand me when I go to Him and ask for wisdom: He wants me to ask and
to have it!
I choose wisdom!
Becky Capps
Encourager
Encourager
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