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Wisdom...What is it?

Today's readings came from Proverbs 7, 8, 9.

The writer of Proverbs makes a number of statements that describe wisdom in it's various facets. Wisdom is like a beautiful jewel. It doesn't have a flat surface, or a front and back side. No, it is multi-faceted with each side reflecting some aspect of God's character. What is wisdom?

"The fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10 NIV)

This fear aspect is not a cowering fear. A fear in which there is a dread of approaching because there is an assumption that He is stern, judgmental and harsh is not the fear of the Lord.

This fear is a based on awe, a sense of wonder, a respect of God that sets Him apart in mind and feeling above all other beings. What can we say of the character of God? He is not our "buddy", but He is our "Father". He is not tolerant of sin; but he knows that we are but "dust" - creatures who sin. He is not willing to overlook the evil; but he is faithful and just in all His ways. He is above our comprehension; but He makes himself known so that we might have a relationship with Him.

It is this notion that we can "know" him that makes wisdom possible. We can inquire of His ways. We can recognize that he delights in our prayers, however childish and selfish they may be - even as a parent loves His child.

Jesus said, "If you, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more does the Father know how to give His Spirit to us?" We don't come to the Lord "begging"; but rather we come with open hearts and hands to ask of our Father. It is "knowing" Him that we begin to learn...we begin to gain wisdom, we get knowledge, we learn to understand what life is all about.

Peace








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