Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 8:10–11 NIV
Imagine a treasure chest full of sparkling red rubies, radiant gold coins, and gleaming silver candlesticks. Could anything be more spectacular?
Well, yes. Far more spectacular are these:
- instruction—learning;
- knowledge—understanding what you have learned;
- and wisdom—practicing that understanding in your life.
Wisdom will add a special radiance and beauty to all the daily dilemmas it touches. So sprinkle God’s wisdom into each aspect of your life and watch for blooms to appear where once there was barrenness. For wisdom directs you to make the best financial choices, strengthens your relationships, and helps you find balance and peace in a fast-paced life.
Wisdom is the real jewel of life, and God is the abundant supplier. Yet how do you gain wisdom? You can download it into your brain via wise counsel, Christian messages, and spiritual songs. But the best method is to consume God’s Word like a slice of pie, taking small bites and slowly savoring and swallowing. Then pondering how those small pieces of truth might be applied to your personal circumstances.
Choose instruction, knowledge, and wisdom—and you will have all the treasure you can imagine.
God, I love the richness of Your Word. Show me how to apply Your wisdom to my life. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2018 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Emily Biggers.