THE PURSUIT

Good evening everyone.

Here is today's Bible lesson:

THE PURSUIT

READ:
Proverbs 2:1-9

...seek [wisdom]
as silver, and search
for her as for hidden
treasures.  -Proverbs 2:4

When my husband, Carl, pursued a relationship with me while we were dating, he was serious about it.  He called.  He wrote notes.  He asked thoughtful questions.  He bought me flowers, candy, books, dinner, and othe gifts.  He spent a lot of time an effort in his pursuit of me.

Way back in the 10th century BC, Solomon recommended that kind of serious commitment when pursuing something else-wisdom.  A dictionary definition of wisdom, "understanding what is true, right, or lasting," sounds crucial if we want a life that glorifies our holy God.

Maybe that's why Solomon used so many active verbs in Proverbs 2 to describe our needed efforts to gain wisdom.  He said, "incline your ear,"  "apply your heart," "cry out," "lift up your voice,""seek her," "search for her" (vv. 2-4).

Seeking wisdom takes effort, and Scripture tells us where it can be found:  "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding."  He stores up sound wisdom for the upright" (vv.6-7).

Seek God with all your heart.  He is the source of all wisdom for your life. -Anne Cetas

What will it profit when life here is o'er,
Though great worldly wisdom I gain,
If seeking knowledge I utterly fail
The wisdom of God to obtain? -Nelson
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You can acquire much knowledge,
but true wisdom comes only from God.

INSIGHT
Solomon, the author of the majority of the wise sayings recorded in the book of Proverbs, was not merely worldly-wise or personally insightful.  As Solomon prepared to ascend the throne of Israel, God offered him anything he desired.  Solomon's request?  That God would grant him a wise and understanding heart to lead the people of God (1 Kings 3).  This request revealed deep personal wisdom on Solomon's part, but that wisdom alone would prove fruitless unless it was permeated by the wisdom of God, which He gave to Solomon in unusual measure.

Have a blessed evening.
God Our Creator's Love Always
Unity & Peace