Understanding the God of this universe is the highest treasure we could ever receive – even if it is only in part, for His vastness is far superior to any learning we could ever obtain and there is no end to the limitless wisdom of God. It is our very life and a constant companion in all of life. This insight from God’s word is not just knowledge stuck on a shelf. When this crazy world tries to distract us, wisdom guides us to God’s deeper purposes and sets our hearts at ease. Everything is suddenly viewed through the lens of God’s perspective. When we don’t understand, wisdom teaches us the value of fearing God so we live in a way that pleases Him. Some walk right past wisdom and don’t recognize its value. Walking in His wisdom, we understand our purpose on this earth and don’t waste our days with temporary treasures. But it does not compare to the sheer ecstatic joy I feel when reading God’s word and the inward burning in my soul imparting truth deep in my heart. The discovery of knowledge that was before hidden from my understanding is a delight to my soul. It is the treasury of wisdom.įor me there is a delight in learning. It’s jewels never fade and the treasure hunter never ceases to discover new beauty within the treasure trove. If life is about going on one treasure hunt after another and never being fully satisfied with that treasure once we find it, then it is in vain that we pursue such a temporary pleasure, yet an inward craving for something more urges us on.īut there is a lasting treasure that calls out to those who will listen. With each each quest for treasure is a burning need for what we are searching for and at the same time a sense of our status of being unworthy of receiving the gift of the treasure in the first place. It might not have even been precious to us previously, but the absence of it makes its value increase exponentially. It is in this moment of revelation that we are grateful and realize we took for granted the treasure we had. When we lose something dear to us or something we needed to function in this life, everything else suddenly pales until we find that thing. Once we have found what our hearts longed for, we have peace and satisfaction – until another treasure calls our name. The thrill of the hunt is the height of our pursuit, until we find that precious treasure we were hunting for. 11 Discretion will protect you, understanding will guard you, 12 to deliver you from the way of the wicked, from those speaking perversity.” 10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you. 9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity – every good way. 7 He stores up effective counsel for the upright, and is like a shield for those who live with integrity, 8 to guard the paths of the righteous and to protect the way of his pious ones. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. “My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you, by making your ear attentive to wisdom, and by turning your heart to understanding, indeed, if you call out for discernment – raise your voice for understanding –if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand how to fear the Lord, and you will discover knowledge about God. Something might not have even been precious to us previously, but the absence of it makes its value increase exponentially.
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