November 14

Nov 14, 2022

Proverbs 3:13–17
13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.

Biblical Insight
Proverbs 3 extols the virtues of Lady Wisdom as she proves herself to be more profitable than silver, more enriching than gold, and more precious than rubies. She gives long life and brings riches. In the midst of all these wonderful blessings, perhaps a forgotten aspect of Lady Wisdom is her ability to bring peace. Those who walk with her will journey through pleasant paths. Romans 3:10–18 teaches that the ungodly do not do good. They are perverse liars full of bitterness, and their feet are swift to shed blood. They do not know the way of peace because they are not following Lady Wisdom.

Daily Devotion
Have you ever spoken with an elderly minister and it seemed like everything he or she said was dripping with wisdom and great insight? Seasoned Christians exude both dignity and humility. When someone compliments them on wise insight, they likely direct the compliment back to God and quickly acknowledge that without God, they wouldn’t have a word to say.

One of our greatest goals should be to walk with God so closely that His words come from our mouth in my daily conversations. This level of godly wisdom only comes with consistent, daily time invested in the presence of the Master. Only when we are familiar with His voice will His words and thoughts unite with ours.