How does wisdom impact our lives? How do we recognize the work of wisdom around us? What is offered to us by wisdom? Can we live life without wisdom? “My son, eat honey, for it is good, and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste. Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.” Proverbs 24:13,14 Solomon equates wisdom’s effect upon our lives to that of pure and fresh honey. How would you describe honey? Would you remark on the honey’s sweetness, consistency, appearance, or the different floral nuances inherent to different kinds?
Have we forgot how truly unique honey is because we are surrounded by so many sweetened products. Was honey prized in Solomon’s culture because the sugar contained in it could sustain them in the wilderness? If we didn’t have all the unnaturally sweet products that proliferate every convenience stores we would cherish honey and its sweetness with a renewed passion. Wisdom works in the same way upon our lives. We find peace, encouragement, and hope for today and tomorrow in wisdom. There are many different things that compete for our attention but none of them will sustain us as wisdom in our lives. The worries of the world overwhelm us when we don’t allow wisdom to guide our thoughts and motives. God is the true source of wisdom for all mankind. There are people of renown who claim to have great insight and wisdom but if it is not sourced in the limitless wisdom of God it is complete foolishness. We must consistently run to the pure wisdom of God for our sustenance instead of running to the various offerings of the world.
Do you find wisdom precious? Do you value God? You must make a decision of whether you will follow God or the ways of the world but based upon this decision you will either secure a future of hope that will never be cut off or your will find yourself cut off. What is your decision? The first step you must take is to acknowledge that Jesus Christ died on the cross for your sins and that you are incapable of helping yourself. Is Jesus Christ your Savior? Do you desire the hope that is found in Jesus Christ? Will you trust Him today?
