12-09-07 Job 28:20, 28

Job 28:20, 28 (NAS)
Where then does wisdom come from? And where is the place of understanding?...And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding

Job 28:20, 28 (NLT)
But do people know where to find wisdom? Where can they find understanding?... And this is what he says to all humanity: ‘The fear of the Lord is true wisdom; to forsake evil is real understanding.

You have heard men speak of having and using wisdom. However, the concept of wisdom often seems elusive and intangible. Where does it come from and how do you get it?

As a natural man, you can develop skill and life's experiences can make you shrewd and prudent. But is this the wisdom that you are seeking? You may have gained understanding and perception in this world's realm. You may be intelligent and have discernment and insight; however, when you die, can you pass this on?

You, however, have discovered the true source of wisdom, for Adonai, the Lord your God, has revealed it to you. You know that when you fear, revere, and respect the Lord, you find that for which you have been searching. Yahweh, Himself, is the wisdom that you seek.

He also instructs you in understanding; He teaches you to discern between what is good and what is evil. When you give heed to what He says, you will turn aside and depart from anything that is bad or wicked, for you know that such things cause pain, unhappiness, and misery. These things are totally opposed to God. Instead turn towards those good and blessed things that come only from the hand of God and you will discover that you will have all the wisdom and understanding that you could ever need.