Seek Wisdom

I continued my reading this morning in 1 Kings. These words described Solomon:

"God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and breath of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdomof all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Eqypt. He was wiser than any other man . . . He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five. He described plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also taught about animals and birds, reptiles and fish. Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon's wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom." (1 Kings 4:29-34)

Wisdom is greatly needed in this world today - wisdom that goes beyond man's thinking and understanding. James wrote, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5). The book of Proverbs is a book of wisdom for the reader:

"My son. if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it asfor silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." (Proverbs 2:1-6)

It was God, through Chist Jesus who gave spiritual gifts to the church. The gift (or ministry) of wisdom is given to the body of Christ. This is just one of nine spiritual gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12.

Seek the wisdom of God in His word and in Spirit. "Be very careful, then how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:15)