Seeking Godly Wisdom

The book of Proverbs is known to be 1 of 5 Wisdom books in the bible. It provides us with practical daily living and gives us advice for living in this challenging world today.

In 1 Kings, we find Solomon asking God for Wisdom. “In Gibeon, the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you. Solomon answered, “Give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people to distinguish between right and wrong.” This kind of wisdom enabled Solomon to see through people’s lies and deceptions.

Everywhere Jesus walked, he was always called “Teacher”. He had more wisdom than the Scribes and Pharisees. In Matthew, 13:54, “people who heard Jesus’ teaching witnessed his insights and was astonished, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works?”

In a world full of information and where there is an abundance of knowledge, still there’s seems to be little wisdom in the world today. Jeremiah 10:12 says, “God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.” It suggests that those who are “not” wise are the ones who reject the Wisdom of God. You don’t have to have a PHD to get the wisdom of God!

As leaders in the church, we should never get discouraged because God speaks to us through HIS Word and gives us wisdom by which he created the world, the universe and us. “If any of you lack wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5). God’s wisdom does come with a price. He will allow tests in our lives in order for us to see whether or not we are truly wise.

Why is getting wisdom from God so important in the life a believer? For one thing, its because he is the author of Wisdom. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Second, Proverbs 3:13 promises “Happy is the man who finds wisdom and the man that gets understanding.”

Lastly, one of the first characteristics of a person who has wisdom is identified in Proverbs 9:10. A man/woman who fears the Lord is to be PRAISED. Wisdom is not something we are born with…. its something that God desires for us to ask for. This supernatural gift from God is waiting for you…all you have to do is ASK for it!

Serving the Lord with Gladness,

Deacon Terri McFarlane