Wisdom from Proverbs

"Though it cost all you have, get understanding (Proverbs 4:7)."

I wonder how willing I am to give up everything to get wisdom. I want to understand what God has for me. No matter what season of life you are in--middle school, high school, college, or post-college--you want to know about the future. The Wise One here in this chapter exhorts me to get wisdom.

Pursue wisdom.

Chase after her.

I enjoy the personification of wisdom here in this chapter. The pursuit of a wife is my frame of reference now. As an elementary student this would not speak to me. Girls were yucky. But as I matured, girls were a wonderment. As I moved through the teens and into my early twenties, I did not have relationships figured out. Still God help me understand things--about how relationships grow, how it sometimes hurt you, how it brings great exhilaration, how it can separate, and how it may grow stronger. Then I began pursuing my wife-to-be. As Melissa tells it (she tells it best), I pursued her with unconventional methods. I got to know her through letters and then we began going out to get to each other more testing our trust, reliance, and commitment. I resolved to do whatever it took to "get me this woman." I wanted Melissa for my wife. I would have given up anything for her. I would have spent whatever it cost to win her heart.

Now I see how I need to pursue wisdom. I can hear God say, "Daron, Get wisdom--pursue it like you pursued Melissa." I get it. I wonder if you get it. Pursue widsom. Chase after understanding. For the benefits are:

"Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you (Proverbs 4:6)."

You need to pursue wisdom, to get understanding so you can live for God and not just handle life but really live life to the fullest in God. You can enjoy life. Enjoy life with God.

Pastor D