How To Develop Wisdom

After Jesus was born, the bible tells us that wise men came from the East to bow before Him and worship Him. They went to great lengths just to get a glimpse of the child and traveled a long distance for many months, following the star. When they saw Him, they were so overwhelmed it says they fell on their faces to honor and worship Him.

The bible also says, “Reverential fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” That means that we should have a reverential honor and respect for Him – just like the wise men did. I don’t mean we must never feel relaxed and comfortable with Him. I myself affectionately refer to God as “Dad” all the time.

I didn’t grow up with a Dad so it’s comforting and heart-warming for me to embrace God as a loving, ever-present Father like my Mother depicted Him to be.

We achieve wisdom in the way I mean when we set everything else in life aside in order to seek our Creator. We are wise when we worship Him and give Him everything that we are. We are wise when we take time to honor Him.

Today, choose wisdom by choosing to put Him first in your heart, your mind, your emotions and your actions. Remember, God is a “Rewarder of the people who diligently seek after Him.” As you continue to put Him first in all you do, you’ll increase in wisdom and discernment, and you’ll move forward into the life of blessing He designed for you.