God offers wisdom to those who want it and ask for it. But true wisdom is not for the casual seeker. It is for those who search after it with all their heart, soaking up God's Truth like a sponge, diligently applying what they've learned. Listen to my paraphrase from Proverbs 2:1-5.
If you listen to what I say, child, and hold on to these truths in your heart, if you pay attention to my wisdom and really want to understand, if you beg for more insight and really try to get it, if it’s as important to you as silver, like going on a treasure hunt, then you'll get to know God and be awestruck by the Lord.
And this from verses 6-8.
The Lord makes us wise; He gives truth and understanding. He fills good people with dependable wisdom. He protects the innocent and maintains the road to justice, keeping his dedicated, godly people safe.
If you want to be wise, seek God with all your heart. As Jesus said in Matthew 7:7, "Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you."
Prayer
"Father in Heaven, make us hungry for wisdom that we may be persistent and determined as we seek You and the wisdom You want us to have. In Jesus name we ask, amen."
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