Devotional for Wednesday, March 8, 2017
“Wisdom’s True Value”
by Dona Hake
Job 28:13-18
” No human perceives wisdom’s true value,
nor has she been found in the land of the living.
The deep says, “She is not to be seen within me.”
“Nor within me,” says the voice of the raging sea.
No gold can be given in trade for wisdom,
nor a sum of silver weighed out as her price.
She cannot be bought with all the gold of Ophir,
neither with onyx nor sapphire.
The shimmer of gold and brightness of glass cannot compare,
and no refined gold jewelry is worth her in trade.
Perish the mention of coral and crystal;
even more than pearls is the value of wisdom.”
Today let us think about being thankful for the precious gift of the wisdom of God. It is one of His many priceless treasures available to us as we ask Him. Wisdom is sought by the heart that truly desires to please their Lord. It is found by the pure heart that desires to know that they are making the right decision in the midst of a complicated situation. God’s wisdom is able to bring peace to the heart of the one that is struggling with confusion. Our Lord promises us that if we ask for wisdom He will give it to us. Oh that we would seek our Lord’s wisdom and not settle for the wisdom that the world tries to impose upon us. God’s wisdom is precious, and there can be no price tag put upon it. Let us value it and be ever so thankful that He said in His Word that it is there for us…all we have to do is ask Him.
James 3:17-18 But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest. 18 People who work for peace in a peaceful way get the blessings that come from right living.
Lord we thank You for the precious treasure of Your holy wisdom. We value it and we ask that You bless us this day with Your divine wisdom and direction in our lives. We anticipate that Your wisdom will flow through our actions and words, and it will cause those around us to even be blessed. In Jesus Name. Amen.
