How can we "know wisdom" and apply it in our daily lives? Proverbs 24:14—The Sweet Promise “Know that wisdom is like honey for you: If you find it, there is a future for you, and your hope will never be cut off.” The Honey Picture: Why God Uses This Image • Honey is pleasant, nourishing, and enduring—so is wisdom for the soul. • Honey must be sought and collected; wisdom is found through deliberate pursuit. • Honey was prized in ancient Israel; wisdom is priceless for every generation. Knowing Wisdom: Where to Find It • Start with reverence: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). • Look to Christ, “who became to us wisdom from God” (1 Corinthians 1:30; Colossians 2:3). • Soak in Scripture daily—“the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple” (Psalm 19:7). • Ask boldly: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God… and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). • Walk with the wise: “He who walks with the wise grows wise” (Proverbs 13:20). • Welcome the Spirit’s guidance—“He will guide you into all truth” (John 16:13). Applying Wisdom: Tasting the Sweetness Every Day • Meditate and memorize—store up truth (Psalm 119:11). • Filter every decision through God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Speak words that build up, not tear down (Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6). • Act with integrity and fairness—“do justice, love mercy, walk humbly” (Micah 6:8). • Plan with eternal hope—“Commit your works to the LORD” (Proverbs 16:3). • Rest in the promise of a secure future: your “hope will never be cut off.” Daily Action Plan 1. Read a chapter of Proverbs each morning. 2. Pray specifically for wisdom regarding one decision. 3. Share one verse with someone for encouragement. 4. Do one act of righteousness that costs you convenience. 5. End the day by recalling how God’s wisdom protected or directed you. Living the Future God Guarantees As honey sweetens every bite, wisdom sweetens every step. Pursue it, savor it, and watch hope flourish uncut and undimmed. |
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