THE LIGHT OF WISDOM (2)

WISDOM is the principal thing; therefore GET WISDOM: and in all your getting, get understanding – Proverbs 4:7                           

The LIGHT of WISDOM is the Principal Asset for accessing God’s Higher Ways: “WISDOM is the principal thing; therefore GET WISDOM: and in all your getting, get understanding” (Pro.4:7). God’s Word contains His higher thoughts which lead to His higher ways (Isa.55:8-9). The Bible is the Book of Wisdom, the Answer Book to all situations. There is enough in the Word to fulfil our greatest dreams. Proverbs 4: 1-9 looks back on Solomon’s childhood and the wise instruction he received from his father David. He rehearsed that instruction and passed it along to younger folks. Echoing David, Solomon credited Wisdom with the power to protect, honour and enrich the life of whoever gets it.

Wisdom is far more valuable than any material possession (vv.13-15). Nothing in life is as valuable as the wisdom to know and do God’s Will and to understand how to respond correctly to obstacles and opportunities. Therefore, the first rule of wisdom is to always seek more wisdom. God’s Word has a solution to every situation, but we must sit down, locate it, get it, and work it out: “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not SIT DOWN first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it” (Lk. 14:28). It does not matter how knotty our situation may be, we can engage the Word to work out our salvation, by the instructions of wisdom (Phil. 2:12b).

God launched creation by the Word of Light: “Let there be Light” (Gen.1:4). That was His Wisdom in operation: “The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens” (Pro.3:19). It’s best to never start anything without the Light of Wisdom. When we allow wisdom to possess us in the beginning of our way, we will always know what to do, where to go, when to step out, and when to pause or stop. Wisdom shows us the right direction in life, and ensures that we are never stranded. Wisdom gives a glorious conclusion to the Story of our Life: a conclusion of long-life, nobility, durable riches, substance, honour, peace, and righteousness (Pro. 8:15-21).

Wisdom helps us to simplify complex issues and to concentrate our energies. Many engage in so much activity, but have little productivity. They have ability, but lack the instruction and direction of wisdom. They toil pointlessly in the dark, rather than work productively in the light. There is never a reason to panic. Wisdom demands that we settle down, connect with the Spirit of God, organize scriptural arsenals, and launch counter-attacks on the adversary. Then, God’s Light will shine on our ways and guide our steps. The Wisdom of God fashioned us in the womb. The same wisdom will fashion our future in this world. Moreover, Scriptures are meant to make us WISE unto salvation, deliverance, healing, prosperity, and all that pertains unto life and godliness (2Tim. 3:15).