THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM

Would it seem strange to you that a ministry entitled the Spirit of Wisdom Ministries would preach or teach on wisdom and what it means to you?  Well, today I want to talk to you about wisdom.  To be honest, you can be the most intellectual person alive, but without Godly wisdom, I guarantee you will do stupid things.  Welcome everyone to your 24/7, week long, online church service.  Everyone is welcome in this place. 

Please turn with me to Proverbs 9:9-10.  This scripture clearly tells us where the beginning of wisdom comes from.  Proverbs 9:9-10 states this:

“Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser:  Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.  The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom:  And the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”

Now, let’s look at this scripture a little closer.  What God is saying to us folks, is regardless of how “wise” a man or woman may be, the Bible will make them even wiser.  You see, the first line of verse 9 states “Give instruction.”  Well, where do you think that instruction comes from?  Those of you who have been a part of this ministry for the last two years, you know the answer.  However, if you are new to this online church, I will go over it again for you.

The Word of God, which is the Bible, is the instruction book of life.  So, you want God’s wisdom in your life?  Blow the dust off of your Bible and get to reading.  A question that comes to mind is this:  Is there really a beginning to wisdom, or has it always been with you?  Well actually, verse 10 gave you the answer, didn’t it?  It very clearly states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.  The fear of the Lord does not mean being afraid of God.  The acknowledgement of God and what he did for you, sending his only begotten son to this earth with one mission – to die on the cross, to pay the penalty, not for his sins for he had none, but for yours and for mine.  In other words, God desires for you to know who he is.  That, my friends, is the beginning of wisdom.  There are so many benefits to knowing and using Godly wisdom.  Proverbs 9:11 continues:

“For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.”

This is the point I am making here.  As you read and meditate on the Word of God, your understanding of God and all things around you will be increased.  God says here – by doing this your days shall be multiplied and the years of your life increased.  Now, that’s a pretty good promise, isn’t it?  I personally believe your extended life will also be a better quality of life for you.  Why?  Because you will have God’s wisdom to guide you. 

So, why am I telling you all of this?  Church, I want you to be the best you can be.  I want you to be the best father or mother you can be.  But also young people, and I know you are out there, I want you to be the best daughter or son that you possibly can be.  I truly believe as you acquire Godly wisdom in your life, your life will become better for you.  Look my friends, I know this is not a jump out of your seat message, but it can be a life changing message for you.  Wisdom is very important to God and that should make it very important to you.  Proverbs 4:5 lays it all out for us.  This is what it says in no uncertain terms.

“Get wisdom, get understanding:  Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.”

Now, is that not clear enough for you?  Really folks, it doesn’t get any more clear than that.  These are God’s words to you.  Tell you what, let’s look at Proverbs 4:7-8.  I want you to read or listen to these scriptures very closely.

“Wisdom is the principle thing; therefore get wisdom:  And with all thy getting get understanding.  Exalt her (wisdom) and she shall promote thee.  She shall bring thee to honor when thou dost embrace her.”

Do you know anyone who doesn’t like to be promoted and receive honor from God?  Listen folks, you know we all love to be honored for our accomplishments by men, right?  How much better to be honored by God just for embracing wisdom.  What God is telling you in the above scripture is so important for you to grasp.  How often have you heard people say they don’t understand God?  Oftentimes they say they can’t understand the King James version of the Bible.  So what do they do?  They turn to men instead of the Word of God. 

Many, many believers and nonbelievers are led astray by reading so called new versions of the Bible, which are in fact just men’s attempt to make God’s Word say something it does not say.  Be careful, church.  God has given you wisdom so you can understand who and what is from God and who and what is not from God. 

Ask God to show you his truth in every area of your life.  Ask for wisdom and get understanding through the Word of God.  I told you folks, this is an important message for you to grasp.  My desire for you, church, is the same as Paul had for the believers in Ephesus.  He wrote them a letter and here is part of what he said.  Ephesians 1:15-17.

“Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love to all the saints,  Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him.”

Believe me, my friends, the above scripture is my true desire for you.  I pray daily for you and I believe the spirit of wisdom and the revelation in the knowledge of God is available for you.  So now, you have knowledge that you may not have had before.  The question is, what are you going to do with it?  Remember, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

God Bless You,
Bro. Bob