FOR THE LORD GIVETH WISDOM.

 

EVENING DEVOTIONS by James Smith

JANUARY 20

 

Proverbs 2:6

For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth

cometh knowledge and understanding.

 
In order to this he gives is to feel that we need it, ardently to long for it, and earnestly to seek it as his throne.
 
We need wisdom to walk circumspectly, to overcome temptations, to work consistently in the Lord’s vineyard, and to glorify God in our bodies, souls, and spirits which are his.
 
The wisdom we need we may have; not by labour, but by prayer; we cannot produce it, but God has promised to bestow it.
 
Hear his own word, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, not wavering.”
 
God is willing to bestow it, he promises to impart it; we ought therefore to believe his word, ask him for it, as though he really meant what he said in his promise.
 
“The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.”
 
Would you be wise unto salvation?
 
Wise to win souls?
 
Wise to avoid evil, and secure all possible good?
 
Then seek wisdom of God, seek it instantly, seek it earnestly, seek it in faith, and “it shall be given you.”
 

That wisdom, Lord, on me bestow,

Gentle, and peaceable, and pure;

That I may walk with thee below,

And make my own salvation sure.

 
James Smith