WISDOM
Memorise:
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. .. Proverbs 4:7
Read:
Proverbs 1:20-33
Message
Today's memory verse says that in everything you get, you must get wisdom. In other words, wisdom is the most important thing you can get.
More interestingly, the Bible reading for today tells us that wisdom is crying in the streets:
Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets:Proverbs 1:20
Unfortunately, many people ignore the cry of wisdom and are not interested in her. People who do not heed the cry of wisdom usually suffer the consequences of being foolish, and it may be too late by the time they realise it. For people who will let wisdom pour out her spirit on them and teach them her words, she always makes herself available, and they are tremendously blessed for it.
I am sure you are asking yourself, "How can I get wisdom?" Psalm 111:10 says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. If you want to be wise, the place to start from is to fear God and prove that you fear Him. Proverbs 16:6 says that the fear of the Lord is to depart from evil. Every time people commit sin, they, are simply displaying foolishness. Daniel 2:20-22 says that it is God who gives wisdom to the wise. If a fellow does not have a relationship with God, he or she cannot get wisdom.
James 1:5 says:
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
The way to get wisdom is first to fear God and then simply ask Him for wisdom; it is as simple as that. Now, because wisdom is the correct application of knowledge, the limit to your wisdom will be how limited you are in knowledge, As you ask God for wisdom, you must also increase in knowledge so that you will keep increasing in wisdom. This is why I am always reading books. I want to learn something new every day, even if I have to ask someone to teach me.
Beloved, wisdom indeed is the principal thing. Jesus Christ is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24) and you must accept Him as your Lord and Saviour if you want to be wise.
Bible In One Year:
Mark 8-9
Hymn:
Ancient Words
Prayer Point:
Father, please give me wisdom.
Ancient Words
Chorus:
Ancient words, ever true
Changing me and changing you
We have come with open hearts
Oh, let the antxnt words impart