Devotion:
Read Proverbs 2:1-6.
When I graduated from college, my head was packed full of the knowledge and theory of structural engineering and design. As I began to apply that knowledge in my career, my manager would often suggest that I design more conservatively, beefing up my structures and sometimes suggesting I design for more loading than seemed reasonable. At first, this seemed wasteful to me; but invariably things would change as the project went along, and my design would work better because of my manager’s coaching. He had mixed years of experience and practical understanding with his own knowledge of theory, and he was coaching me toward something called wisdom.
Solomon knew something about wisdom, and in this passage, he is urging us to value and seek it. Good engineers, doctors, farmers, mechanics, teachers, pastors, and...you name it...never stop learning! These proverbs instruct us to seek knowledge, insight, and understanding of God. We do this by reading and studying the Bible and immersing ourselves in books, blogs, and discussions with trusted and wise persons. We are all “Christians Under Construction,” and the wisdom God imparts makes us effective and useful in our lives, in our families, and in our ministries.
Personal Worship Option:
Spend some time today being introspective. What new things are you learning? Do you spend your time productively gaining new skills or knowledge? Think about this in relation to your spiritual life in particular and commit to taking on one new way of gaining the understanding and wisdom God promises and offers.
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