TEXAS GOSPEL VOLUNTEER

In the book of Proverbs, we find a profound emphasis on wisdom. The Bible references wisdom over two hundred times, highlighting its importance in our lives. Proverbs, along with Ecclesiastes and Job, delves into the depths of wisdom, offering guidance on how to live wisely, explore its limitations, and understand God’s mysterious ways. James, in the New Testament, urges us to embody wisdom in our daily lives, navigating a world filled with distractions and endless options.

In today’s world, knowledge is readily available at our fingertips. We can access information instantly through our devices, but the wisdom the Bible speaks of is far deeper than superficial knowledge. It’s about shaping our hearts and aligning our lives with God’s will. True wisdom involves understanding how to live in harmony with God’s purpose and plan for us.

Wisdom is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. The more we examine our lives and the world around us, the more we realize how much we don’t know. That’s why we must seek Godly wisdom, recognizing that God knows and has a plan for us. Solomon, the author of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, began his reign with wisdom, understanding his need for it to fulfill God’s plan.

Our roles as parents, spouses, Christians, and citizens are bigger than ourselves. We need God’s wisdom to navigate these responsibilities effectively. Young people, especially, need wisdom to choose the paths that lead to fullness of joy in God’s presence. Lack of wisdom is not just about not knowing what to do; it’s about not understanding everything God has for us.

The call to wisdom requires a response. We must receive and respond to God’s wisdom in our lives. God wants us to live in wisdom, providing us with a way to obtain it through His word. The passage calls us to hear, heed, holler, and hunt for wisdom.

First, we are called to hear the word of God. Faith comes by hearing, and we must seek every opportunity to hear truth proclaimed and taught. However, hearing alone is not enough; we must also heed the word of God. We must apply the truths we know from the Bible to our lives. Wisdom is the knowledge or truth that is applied in our lives. We do it because God says so, and we live it because we know it’s the truth.

Furthermore, we are called to holler after knowledge, crying out to God for understanding. This is not a passive pursuit but a devoted commitment to finding God’s wisdom. We must recognize that we need what God is trying to teach us. We need to cry out for the wisdom of God in our lives, acknowledging that He has all wisdom and promises to give it to us.

Finally, we are called to hunt for wisdom, seeking it as we would hidden treasure. We must dig into the word of God and look for its treasures. The problem many of us face is that God is not the priority in our lives. Seeking the wisdom of God should not be a one-time thing but a daily, moment-by-moment pursuit.

The knowledge of God surpasses all other forms of knowledge. It’s about having a relational understanding of His character, ways, and will. This knowledge is not a burden but a delight to those who truly seek Him. The more we get to know God and His wisdom, the more we can live for Him and the more He can work in and through us.

Above all, we must seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, trusting that all these things shall be added unto us.