Does not wisdom cry out, and understanding lift up her voice? She takes her stand on the top of the high hill, beside the way, where the paths meet.
Proverbs 8:1–2 NKJV
Wisdom. The very term sounds outdated, a concept hiding in musty, dusty caverns of the past. Has it anything to do with real life?
Many answer, “No, especially in the twenty-first century!”
But biblical wisdom, crafted by God before the earth existed, remains as fresh and powerful as its Creator. In the Book of Proverbs, God personifies wisdom as a godly woman who does not hesitate to let her voice be heard. She stands atop a high hill “where the paths meet,” at busy intersections, trying to help travelers find their way. But they rush past Wisdom, most talking into cell phones glued to their ears. Business meetings must start on time. Carpools must follow schedules. Bills must be paid. The travelers hardly notice Wisdom as they scurry past her. Focused on themselves, they make their deadlines and achieve their goals. Most do not realize they are completely lost.
Wisdom longs to make a difference in their stressful existence that leads to destruction. She never stops sharing her vital message: whoever heeds God’s instruction gains more than silver, gold, or rubies. His truth, His directions lead listeners to life.
Father, help us shake off the hypnotizing effects of our culture’s values and listen to Your wisdom. Give us courage to share with others who desperately need Your truth. Amen.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2013 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Rachael Phillips.