"We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom" (Stephen Vincent Benet). "The beginning of wisdom is to desire it" (Gabriol). "The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their right names" (Adam Hammond)
Wisdom, from our human understanding, often equals hindsight. Wisdom rarely is the first thing we pray for but always the thing we need. Wisdom is priceless, timeless and unbiased. However, the beginning of wisdom is the turning point in our lives; without it we simply run in circles looking for answers that seemingly elude us and keep our dreams and desires at bay.
"But wisdom is shown to be right by what results from it." (Matthew 11:19)
Jesus' life was the ultimate example of living a life birthed in wisdom. Daily, Jesus sought God for direction, spent time in the word of God and obeyed God's calling upon His life. Even Jesus, who was both God and yet a simple man, knew that wisdom wasn't a given but a lifestyle of devotion and obedience, resulting in what was right.
Thought to live by: The beginning of wisdom comes from fearing that we haven't asked God for the answer.
"Who's your daddy; knowing God as Abba Father" is a daily devotional written by Pat Ferguson, Copyright © 2011
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