King’s Inspiration WHERE DO YOU FIND WISDOM?

By william King |

How often have you been on the brink of a decision that had a major impact? Perhaps you are wondering right now about whether you should make an offer on a house in a certain neighbourhood, or whether you should take a job offer from another company, or how you should help your sibling choose the right university, or how to care for an elderly parent whose memory is failing.

You have done your homework and found limited amounts of information and that are helpful. But now what you need is wisdom, not more information. So where do we find wisdom?

When I was thinking about finding the wisdom I need, I was reminded of Solomon. He was probably only around twenty years old when he took the throne from his father. Suddenly, it was all on his shoulder to reign over this great nation.

God appeared to him in a dream and said, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you” (1Kings 3:5). He could have asked for fame, riches or a large kingdom; but he answered, “God, what I need is Your wisdom to rule Your people.”

God was so pleased with his answer that He not only gave Solomon wisdom, but He gave him power, influence and great riches. Just as Solomon needed wisdom, we need it. Solomon says we are to “search for it as for hidden treasure.” For the Lord gives wisdom (Proverbs 2:4).

Wisdom comes by understanding the knowledge of God and applying it to our life. You can have stacks of information and even know God’s Word, but if you don’t apply it, it’s not going to do you any good. The Scripture says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God” (James 1:5).

We are to ask God to give us wisdom so we can have an understanding heart to make right decisions. And one of the best places to find wisdom is the book of Proverbs which was written by Solomon. It’s a book that’s full of wise counsel and life lessons. That’s what wisdom is. It’s a simple revelation from God that can apply to our everyday lives.

Ask God for wisdom and read the book of Proverbs. Read, reread and apply it. It is loaded with powerful nuggets of wisdom for your life.