For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6
As we navigate our way across the terrain that is daily life, wisdom, knowledge and understanding are the vital resources we need for the journey. Solomon understood the immense benefits and value of seeking the wisdom of God. In Proverbs chapter 2, he instructs the reader to be attentive to wisdom, turn toward understanding, and call out for insight. These are valuable commodities that we are to seek out diligently, searching for them like precious hidden treasure.
The Lord has a storehouse of sound wisdom just waiting to be given to those who follow His ways. When wisdom comes into our hearts it brings with it an understanding of all that is good and right in the eyes of God. Wisdom guards our steps and protects us from getting led astray by those who have abandoned the path of God for the ways of darkness.
So you will walk in the way of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous. Proverbs 2:20
When we know God and the truth of His Word, we are shielded from the lies of the world. Knowledge and understanding opens our minds to think clearly – being able to discern with certainty the voice of God above all other voices. Isn’t that what we want, to hear Him with clarity and to know without doubt that we are following His path?
These three treasures – wisdom, knowledge, understanding – are intrinsically linked, and we are encouraged to pursue them, for although they may be hidden from the world, they can most definitely be found by the child of God.
