The
proverbs of Solomon does give one wisdom who puts their trust in the Lord.
I
remember growing up as a young Christian reading a chapter a day in Proverbs corresponding to the day of the month, and I would ponder every verse for meaning and
application to my life for I needed wisdom. I did this for several years, and I
grew in a deeper understanding of what it meant to have knowledge, but I longed
for more wisdom.
I began to realize that wisdom is not a “thing” you
acquire like knowledge; wisdom is a person. This concept may be hard to
explain, but wisdom is the embodiment of the word which becomes flesh, as
wisdom was imparted to me it became a part of me.
In the New Testament, there
is a verse concerning the person of Christ which Paul calls a mystery:
“Living within you is the Christ who floods you with the
expectation of glory! This mystery of Christ, embedded within us, becomes a
heavenly treasure chest of hope filled with the riches of glory for his people,
and God wants everyone to know it!” Colossians 1:27
(TPT)
The mystery is, how does the written word of God put on
flesh and become alive and live inside of us?
My Grandmother once told me many times
that “the bible is alive and
is a living document, and as we read it, it becomes alive in us.” How is this possible? I can honestly tell you
it’s a mystery!
Wisdom is beyond the natural mind and steps into the spiritual; some say
wisdom it is meta-physical, I would disagree, for I believe that wisdom is the
very presence and mind of God at work in the life of the believer.
“Wisdom is a gift from a generous God, and every word he
speaks is full of revelation and becomes a fountain of understanding within
you.” Proverbs 2:6 (TPT)
Along with wisdom comes understanding, many of the “A-Ha
moments” that come to us when we seek wisdom and understanding are from the Lord and are usually concerning matters we need clarification.
The Lord is our wisdom; Paul knew
this and took the opportunity to pray for the believers at Ephesus that they
might receive wisdom.
“I pray that the Father of glory, the God of our Lord
Jesus Christ, would impart to you the riches of the Spirit of wisdom and the
Spirit of revelation to know him through your deepening intimacy with him.” Ephesians 1:17
(TPT)
As we grow in Christ, the spirit of wisdom increases as
we know Him, and His presence becomes the active part inside of our spirit; we
then have intimacy with Him. As His Spirit intermingles with ours, He begins to
reveal the depths of Himself to us; it is like stepping into a deep place of knowledge
which everything is open to us and at our use for the asking.
“Who could ever wrap their minds around the riches of
God, the depth of his wisdom, and the marvel of his perfect knowledge? Who
could ever explain the wonder of his decisions or search out the mysterious way
he carries out his plans?” Romans 11:33 (TPT)
Even though Paul says this to the Roman church gathering,
it was meant to be taken rhetorically, for that is what we are supposed to do.
We do apply our minds to God’s riches and His treasure trove of wisdom and
perfect knowledge.
“If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting
the Lord. To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.” Proverbs 9:10
(NIRV)
As I recount all those years ago as I read the book of
Proverbs every day, I am awestruck with the awareness of where I am now in my
relationship with the Lord today.
Proverbs helped me to see that it wasn’t wisdom
alone that I was seeking after; it was the Lord Himself. The more I pursued
Him, the more I was made aware of the height and depth and the length and
breadth of His treasure for me; it is inexhaustible.
Everything is wrapped up
in His love, all knowledge, all wisdom, all understanding, and most of all, His
glory.
And the best part, it is ours forever!
Be Blessed;
Stephen Barnett
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