1 My son, if you accept my words
       and store up my commands within you,

 2 turning your ear to wisdom
       and applying your heart to understanding,

 3 and if you call out for insight
       and cry aloud for understanding,

 4 and if you look for it as for silver
       and search for it as for hidden treasure,

 5 then you will understand the fear of the LORD
       and find the knowledge of God.

 6 For the LORD gives wisdom,
       and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

 7 He holds victory in store for the upright,
       he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,

 8 for he guards the course of the just
       and protects the way of his faithful ones.

 9 Then you will understand what is right and just
       and fair—every good path.

 10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
       and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

 

When we are seeking answeres to our questions, what better source of wisdom than that which comes from our Father and heaven. He who made all, knows all!

Many times we don't understand why certain things happen, or why or paths take on a certain course. Perhaps we are asking the Lord for a petition: New job, direction in ministry, husband, wife, finances.....but He tells us to seek His wisdom.....then we will understand what paths to take and the knowledge we attain from His wisdom will be pleasant to us, we will feel peace.

The Lord will never leave us nor forsake us, but His ways are not our ways, nor are His thoughts our thoughts! We have a narrowed vision, we see what's in front of us,  while His expands the width of the universe and beyond!

Instead of getting frustrated at failed attempts, shattered  dreams, broken promises that we have made the Lord, let us go before the throne of grace and ask for forgiveness in trying to walk this walk our own way, how we thought it was convenient and best for ourselves, and let us seek the wisdom of the Almighty, then will He make our paths straight.

It says in verse 8,

for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones.

How do we attain this wisdom? It is a treasure, it is hidden in His word and we must search for it. We should seek it with a hunger that is never satisfied and a thirst that is never satisfied, but wants more and more each day.

My brothers and sisters, I have known what it is to think I know everything and try to do things on my own, in my own understanding because I thought I was wise. I have lived through so much, so I knew alot about life and the hardships of life....boy was I in for a surprise! My wisdom is nothing to the wisdom I found in God's word. I discovered I was doing things absolutely the opposite of what I should do them. The world offers you selfish solutions, do what feels good. God challenges us to do what is right whether it feels good or not. He does not say forgive, if it feels good at the moment. No! He says to forgive, how many times? Seven times, and even more! Love if it feels good at that moment, and only your friends? Absolutely not! Love your enemies, pray for them, bless them, feed them, clothe them! What wisdom! Doing these things we show where our faith rests. In the Almighty God Jehovah, Father, Son, Holy Spirit! All is under His control and we confide in Him when we follow His commands....all this is for our benefit.

Rise up early. Give God the firstfruits of your day...enjoy the pleasure of basking in His presence and seeking this Wisdom before we begin our day. Even before we eat breakfast, that He may give us the Wisdom to feed our bodies the proper nourishment. Ladies and Gentlemen, we serve a mighty God!

God bless!