The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

DESIRE TO GET WISDOM!

Many people go through life with lots of hurt and pain. They usually get into this situation through numerous misadventures. These could have been avoided if they were careful and cautious. Unfortunately, many seem incapable of such wisdom and discretion; therefore, they suffer greatly in life.

Wisdom and understanding are central to a happy life. The Lord wants us to possess both virtues. He says that they are more desirable than silver and gold; indeed, incomparable to anything we may desire in life. Those who walk in wisdom do not only acquire wealth and honour, they also live long to enjoy their labour. Wisdom is pleasant and engenders peace; people who live by it are happy. Wisdom is so important. God therefore, counsels us to imbibe wisdom and discretion so as to preserve our souls and lives. People who walk in wisdom do not fear because they trust that God will keep them from stumbling and falling.

Wisdom is vital in life. I think there is a good word in Proverbs Chapter 1 and this just sums it up very simply. Verse 7, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but, "here it is, "fools despise wisdom." Wisdom implies that you accept divine truth and you live by it. It is living by divine standards, but a fool hates that. He rejects that. He despises that. Ensure you acquire wisdom and live with it. Genuine wisdom is to seek God wholeheartedly and allow Him to teach you to exercise discretion in your dealings with fellow men. You should abstain from every appearance of evil; live in peace with all men. This is the key to be happy in this life, and be assured of an even happier time in the life to come. Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom and understanding.

Prayer: I refuse to walk in the counsel of the fools O Lord.

Further Reading: Proverbs 3; 13-26

Read through the Bible: Psalm 77 & I Corinthians 15