Wisdom

Here is what I am allowing to soak into my heart and soul today…

Proverbs 2: 3-10
Yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you see it like silver and search for its as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God; for the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

And

Proverbs 3: 1-8
My son, do not forget my teaching but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart so you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil it will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.


One of the things that jumped out to me was searching for wisdom like hidden treasure… It reminded me of the parable Jesus taught about the lost coin. (Luke15: 8-10) I had to stop and think about my life and do I sincerely seek Gods wisdom like a lost treasure? If I knew that there was a treasure of great value hidden in my home how would I react? Would I search for it like the women who lost her coin by sweeping the house and seeking diligently until I find it? I realize the truth is, I do not. I realize that although I live in a nation that allows me free access to the word of God and I have probably 10 or more bibles in my home I do not search the scriptures seeking wisdom. I read them like a story or a history lesson or a letter written to someone else. I do not always turn to God in prayer when I need to make decisions. I way too often lean on my own understanding… something Proverbs 3:5 tells me not to do!

Here is my prayer… Oh, Precious Lord, please forgive me for not seeking your wisdom like the precious treasure I know it is… it holds the key to my future, the cures for my ills, the directions for my journey and the life giving knowledge of how to draw from your unfailing well the living water that sustains me. It contains the words that lift my soul and reminds me of how you love me with a love that gave your all for me. It reminds me that you have special plans for me and that you have given me gifts I have yet to unwrap, enjoy and share with others. Help me Holy Spirit to not just read the words of wisdom you have recorded in the word, but instead to hide them in my heart and keep them in the upmost part of my mind that I might recall them with clarity, and apply them to my daily life. Amen…