Proverbs 4
Scripture
Proverbs 4:5-7
“Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.”
Observation-What does it say?
In this chapter Solomon gives some fatherly advice and reminds those who are willing to listen to the importance of gaining wisdom in life. He expresses that wisdom is a life saver. That those who obtain it, will live a righteous life, and glory and honor will be delivered to them. Solomon has seen it all and lived through a lot. Solomon now wants to share the wisdom he was able to obtain through his life experiences, and the wisdom he received from following God.
Understanding-What does it mean?
No one is born with wisdom; God is the One who provides it.
“For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom,”
1 Corinthians 1:25a NIV
The key to getting wisdom is understanding that no one has it to start with. Ultimately it is God who provides us with wisdom. It also means that anyone can acquire wisdom...if you decide to pursue it. Wisdom also is not something we achieve through one choice we make in life. It is a journey, a series of many steps in life, in which we receive the truth of God's Word, and apply them into our lives each and every day. Jesus often spoke of people who had ears but did not listen. The wise will be the ones who choose to listen wholeheartedly to God's Word, both with their hearts and minds.
“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”-James 1:22 NLT
Life Application
Ultimate wisdom is within the grasp of our hands. So reach out and obtain it through reading God's Word.
Life is hard enough as it is. So why try to figure it out all on our own?! Why not take advantage of life's "instruction manual"?..The Holy Bible! Whether it is taking the advice from someone who was granted wisdom from God, like Solomon, or following the One who overcame everything the world tried to throw His way, Jesus. The Bible is the key to have access to living a wiser life...a life that will grant you wisdom. Will you choose to follow it?
Thank You God for Your Word and the wisdom it brings. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit that speaks to me through it. Thank You Lord for always having my best interest in mind. May the wisdom You grant me allow me to make the right choices today, and may I share that wisdom to those around me. In Your name Jesus, Amen.