“Get Wisdom!”

Monday, January 14, 2019

Bible Reading: Proverbs 4

“Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.” (Proverbs 4.5)

Kelsey and I recently got gym memberships to the YMCA. We have been talking about getting back into shape for some time, but we hadn’t done anything about it. We finally got to the point where we knew it wasn’t going to get any better until we signed up and made the commitment.

For us, to begin getting back in shape meant we needed to do something about the desire we had. The first couple of weeks have been tough – making time to go, planning what we will do, etc. – but it has been rewarding thus far. The beginning of something always seems more difficult because you have to build on the commitment; but we know it will pay off in the long run if we stay committed.

I have observed that when you want something bad enough, it will prompt you to action. This is the father’s encouragement to his son in Proverbs 4, regarding wisdom. “The beginning of wisdom is this: get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” (Proverbs 4.7)

If you want to grow in your walk with the Lord, it starts with a desire to know God, and it develops when you get to the work of getting wisdom. No one ever accomplished anything without rolling up their sleeves and doing the work. More often than not, our spiritual growth is not a knowing problem, it is a doing problem. Sometimes we just need to quit making excuses and get to work.

Have you been struggling to be consistent in your bible reading? Don’t set yourself up for failure by planning an intense, year-long daily bible reading. Commit to reading a couple verses every day this week. Your goals don’t always have to be long-term. Give yourself objectives that are attainable to build your confidence. Every journey begins with a first step.

Whether you are taking the first step or the next step in your walk of faith, consider what action you need to take, and do it!

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