Do You Know What Wisdom Knows?

Does “I, wisdom” dwell within you? Are you eagerly seeking it? Are you earnestly giving it away?

March’s Awakening, Day 25

He that knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool: shun him.

He that knows not and knows that he knows not is a child: teach him.

He that knows and knows not that he knows is asleep: wake him.

He that knows and knows that he knows is a wise man: follow him.

 —Arabic Proverb  

When I was young I was sure of everything; in a few years, having been mistaken a thousand times, I was not half so sure of most things as I was before; at present, I am hardly sure of anything but what God has revealed to me.

 —John Wesley  

“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full. Proverbs 8:12–21 NIV  

            Godly wisdom and being connected to God in that way may be the most powerful attribute that anyone could possess. Possessing the power of that knowledge and appropriate decision making can go a long way to a life of success, honor, and joy. Being able to impart wisdom into another is a blessing upon a blessing. Great satisfaction comes from pouring yourself into someone and seeing in them the fruition of your labors. One thing is certain—we and this world we live in will constantly change and our understanding and knowledge will change—but God and God’s Word is timeless and transcends all and is ever powerful and pertinent. If God has revealed the deep truths of life and of Himself to you, rest assured, that wisdom will always be valid and true. Invest your heart and mind and time in His eternal wisdom, and give it away as earnestly too.