Daily Devotional
               Betty Miller shares her daily devotionals which are based on the book of Proverbs in the Bible.   

  The Wisdom of God

Verses for the Day:

Proverbs 3:13-18(KJV): "Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her."

Thoughts for the Day:

These verses describe the value of having God's wisdom.  These scriptures tell us that His wisdom is better than silver, gold, jewels or any other worldly treasures.  In fact, God's wisdom is better because it will not only produce prosperity, but it will be a prosperity  that is gained in an honorable way.  When a person has God's wisdom, he is even  given a blessing beyond anything the world has to offer and that is the promise of long life. Only God could make this kind of promise to anyone because life and death are in the hand of the Lord.

Many men through the ages have sought happiness by seeking to obtain earthly riches. Many have even killed in search of gold and precious stones. However, when they obtained these riches, they were still not fulfilled, because real happiness and peace come only by knowing God.  When we accept Jesus as our savior and repent of our sins, we are given a peace that passes all understanding.   It is a gift of God. The kind of peace and joy that one receives by knowing Him is not based on circumstances, or how much material wealth we might have, or lack of it.   It is based on our relationship with Jesus.  When we know Him, we have access to all things that we might need in this life.

Verse 18 says that "Wisdom" is a "tree of life" and all that really grab hold of her and keep her will experience a joy and happiness in this life. Since Jesus is ultimate wisdom, we realize as we embrace Him and His ways, we experience His life in all we do. Jesus and His word is that "tree of life."  As a tree continues growing, all who commit to the Lord and obey His word will continue to grow in Him.      

Prayer for the Day:

Dear Father, I am thankful for all you have done for me.  I do appreciate the peace, love and joy that you have given me.  Lord, money cannot buy these things.  They come as virtues when we are "born again." Help me to walk in the Spirit Lord, so that these fruits may grow daily.   I want to be more like you in all of my ways.  I do seek Your wisdom as I need your guidance and understanding in the affairs of my life.  Strengthen me as I daily face challenges and circumstances that only You can give me the grace to bear and overcome.  Thank you that the scripture says, when I am weak, You are strong.  I claim your strength today.  In Jesus name I pray, Amen.