“For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things
one may desire cannot be compared with her.”—Proverbs 8:11
Because we live in what is called the “Information Age,” it
is important to know the best way to deal with the information. I have noticed
that while there is a lot of knowledge floating around, there is not much wisdom. Godly
wisdom is the capacity to see things from the Lord’s viewpoint and respond
according to scriptural principles. You
can not instantly download that ability, but you can acquire it gradually over
time.
In God’s opinion, the most valuable treasure to be had is wisdom,
“For wisdom is better than rubies, and
all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her” (Proverbs 8:11). As believers we need His perspective and His
principles to live the Christian life—that is why acquiring wisdom is not a suggestion but a
command, “Get wisdom! Get
understanding!...” (Proverbs 4:5).
People all over the world have risked their lives in a
single-minded quest for treasure. Wisdom is
worth so much more than all the money or riches in the world. In comparing the two, the Lord calls us to
passionately pursue godly knowledge and discernment.
Proverbs 8:17 personifies wisdom, “I love those who love me; and those who
diligently seek me will find me.” God will see to it that believers who pursue wisdom acquire it. Moreover, when the desire of our heart is
something with lasting value, we receive a bonus—knowledge, prudence, and
discretion, “I wisdom, dwell with
prudence, and find out knowledge and discretion” (Proverbs 8:12).
The wisest man of the Bible, King Solomon, wrote that the
beginning of wisdom was to acquire
it, “Wisdom is the principal thing;
therefore get wisdom, and in all your getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7).
Determine in your
heart to pursue this great treasure.
As you study the Word, seek the Lord’s
will, and observe His principles in action, God will pour wisdom into your mind and spirit which will help you to act in faith—not
fear.
Prayer—Father
I ask You to help me diligently to seek Your wisdom in all that I do, in Jesus
Name. Amen.
