The Gifts of Wisdom

God's Creative Word
The Word Was in the Beginning
Wisdom's Part in Creation

Proverbs 8:12-21

The Message

 ^12-21 "I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity;
   Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street.
The Fear-of-God means hating Evil,
   whose ways I hate with a passion—
   pride and arrogance and crooked talk.
Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics;
   I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out.
With my help, leaders rule,
   and lawmakers legislate fairly;
With my help, governors govern,
   along with all in legitimate authority.
I love those who love me;
   those who look for me find me.
Wealth and Glory accompany me—
   also substantial Honor and a Good Name.
My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary;
   the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus.
You can find me on Righteous Road—that's where I walk—
   at the intersection of Justice Avenue,
Handing out life to those who love me,
   filling their arms with life—armloads of life!

For Reflection 

God is the source of all wisdom.  His wisdom is a blessing for us.  His wisdom was alive at creation.  In a world of easy answers, a world of conflicting voices, a world of seductive reason, a world in demand of evidence based everything, is there room for spiritual based wisdom?  We yearn for wisdom that can only be captured  in one way:  in the company of the scriptures, the fellowship of believers, and the Holy Spirit.  God's wisdom allows us to find the truth of our existence and contribute in righteous ways.

Pray

that you will seek in all ways the wisdom of the Holy Spirit.  Pray that you will listen for God's gentle guidance.  Pray that you will face all people in humility and bath in the truth that is Jesus Christ.