GET WISDOM!!!

BARBARA E. PERKINS

GET WISDOM!!!

We are living at a time when life can be so difficult for us, if we do not have God’s wisdom guiding us in every area of our lives.  The LORD informs us in the Book of Proverbs just how important it is for us to get godly wisdom and to understand how to use it.  The word of God in Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) says it this way, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom.  And in all your getting, get understanding.”  How do we get wisdom?  Proverbs 2:6-8 answers that question, 6 “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; 7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; 8 He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.”  God’s protection for us!  The LORD gives us wisdom which He stores up for the righteous.  From His mouth (His word) we get knowledge and understanding.  That’s why it is imperative that we study God’s word.  James 1:5-8 shares additional insight on getting wisdom.  “5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the LORD; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.”  God is merciful and He doesn’t want us operating in this Earth realm without having the tools necessary to be successful, as He defines success.  Yes, the LORD gives us knowledge and understanding, but He commands us to GET THE PRINCIPLE THING—WISDOM. 

Would you like to be saved and develop a relationship with God as your Heavenly Father?  If you would really like to know God, invite His Son, Jesus Christ, into your heart.  Please pray this prayer:  Dear God, please forgive me of my sins.  I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son.  I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation.  I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord.  God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!  If you prayed this prayer and meant it, based on Roman 10:9-10, you are saved.  Welcome into God’s Family!