LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor Mensa Otabil
Sunday 5th September 2021
WISDOM IS BETTER THAN GOLD
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3
Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. Proverbs 3:13-14
We’ve learnt a lot this week about God’s dealings with us. We have learnt that the word of the Lord is our rule and command. We have learnt to trust in the Lord with all of our heart and honour Him with our best. We’ve also learnt about how to respond to His corrections.
Today, we are reminded about the importance of wisdom in our walk with God. The Lord wants us to be wise people. The reason is that wisdom brings happiness. Wisdom’s value far exceeds the worth of precious metals, such as silver and gold.
• We must seek wisdom. Seeking wisdom requires pursuit and perseverance. God is the source of all wisdom. In Christ, we have access to God’s wisdom. To strive for wisdom, we must seek for a deeper relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Understanding must be gained. Wisdom adds so much to our lives. When Solomon sought for wisdom from the Lord, he gained more than wisdom. In addition to the wisdom he prayed for, God gave Solomon other blessings he had not prayed for. Anytime we seek for wisdom, God gives us additional benefits.
• Wisdom is profitable and yields better returns. The language used is the language of a trader or investor. Wisdom is a long-term investment in our lives. Those who acquire wisdom receive great returns for investing in it. In the end, godly wisdom is of far greater value than anything gold or silver can purchase.
Prayer: Heavenly Father instruct me with your knowledge. Help me find wisdom and let my heart gain understanding. In Jesus’ name, Amen!