The Supremacy of Wisdom (February 2010)

"Wisdom is supreme, therefore get wisdom, though it cost all that you have, get understanding." (Proverbs 4:7, NIV). Wisdom simply defined is receiving, prizing highly and acting on God's instructions. Wisdom can also be defined as the skillful use of knowledge and understanding for successful living.

Wisdom promotes, honors and dignifies the recipients(Proverbs 4:8); Wisdom is displaying sound judgement and making right decisions; Wisdom is a defence and is better than strength and weapons of war(Ecclesiastes 7:12, 9:18); Wisdom is a builder of great ministries, businesses, careers and marriages(Proverbs 24:3); Wisdom guides in times of conflict and trouble for victorious outcomes(Proverbs 24:6); Wisdom produces wealth, health and victory(Proverbs 3:21-24); Wisdom makes kings reign and rule successfully(Proverbs 8:15-16).

Wisdom comes through the fear of the Lord(Proverbs 9:10), and can also be a gift from God(1 Corinthians 12:4-8); It comes by hanging out with wise people(Proverbs 13:20); Wisdom also comes by diligent and concerted search for it ; It could also be as a result of answered prayers(James 1:5-6); Wisdom can be imparted via the laying on of hands of a wise and anointed person(Deuteronomy 34:9); Wisdom also comes via the Word of God(Psalm 19:7).

Below are further vital truths concerning wisdom:

Wisdom performs mighty works: "And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands"( Mark 6:2). In this scripture, wisdom and mighty accomplishments are linked together. In Isaiah 11:2-3, the several dimensions of the Holy Spirit is discussed, five out of seven manifestations of the Holy Spirit is connected with wisdom. To have great and tangible results, prize wisdom and pay the high price of securing it.

Wisdom will make people seek for you: "And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart"(2 Chronicles 9:23). When one begins to display genuine wisdom, it attracts people of all cadre, status, race, etc. People will always seek the counsel of a wise person. Genuine wisdom thrusts people into leadership and influential positions. Wisdom distinguishes and attracts, and crowns its owner with an ornament of grace.

Wisdom is stored up for the upright and diligent: "He hides away sound and godly Wisdom and stores it for the righteous - those who are upright and in right standing with Him" (Proverbs 2:7 Amp). Wisdom is gained through a constant process of learning and applying acquired truths. Jesus stayed three days in the temple in Jerusalem sitting with the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions (Luke 2:46-47). The result was that He increased in wisdom (Luke 2:52).

Jesus is both the power and wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24). A lively and passionate relationship with Him will produce godly wisdom. Do you have a relationship with Him? If no, accept Him now as personal Lord and Savior(2 Corinthians 6:2). If yes, is the relationship dynamic, exciting and getting better daily? Act wisely in 2010!