Today, it is easy to find intelligent men and difficult to find wise men. Intelligence comes from spending time with the educators of this world. Wisdom comes from spending time with the Creator of this world. The Book of Proverbs is God inspired and full of wise counsel, but, that counsel is of little value if unheeded. In the 1st chapter of First Corinthians, the apostle Paul who determined to know nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified asked, “Where is the wise?” (vs. 20). While many intellects believe their intelligence will best get them through this life, it will never lead them to eternal life and frequently leads them away from God. He has “chosen the foolish things of his world to confound the (worldly) wise” (vs. 27). Intellectualism propels proud men to view God’s ways and wisdom as foolish and unworthy of pursuit (vs. 18). Though God’s storehouse of wisdom is never empty and freely available, only the righteous have right of entry into this house. Access may only be obtained through Jesus Christ who holds the keys that unlock the door to such treasure. He never dispenses his riches frivolously, yet He never withholds nor upbraids those who come seeking with humble and contrite hearts. God will, without a second thought, freely give us wisdom and never reproach or rebuke us for our request (Jas. 1:5). He is not only Provider but also Protector for those who choose to take the way of wisdom and the highway of holiness. While some in life choose to crawl in the filth of this world, God wants no such position for His children. He wants us to “walk uprightly” with alert minds and ready hearts. He promises a mighty shield to all whose heart will freely yield. Yea, He is the soul Defender to every righteous un-pretender. 

Challenge: We dare not chance vulnerability in the fight against unrighteousness, and yet we often compromise the Lord’s protection by failing to walk uprightly in His wisdom. Determine, by God’s grace to risk no failure as you step into the fight today. Stay alert and stay behind the shield of faith in the Lord’s ability to keep you from the evil. God’s power, protection and wisdom is already secured for you. Enter each new morning and live each new day with a firm unwavering resolution that compromise is not an option! His grace is more than sufficient for every challenge. And, he is wise who dares avail himself of it fully.

Prayer: Father, impart unto me the wisdom laid up in store for this day. I know that without it I am defenseless, but with it, I am invincible as I pick up the shield of faith and head into battle. Grant me full humility that I may receive a full portion of grace and demonstrate the full power of Christ in my every endeavor. Lord Jesus be magnified through my full obedience today for the furthering of Your kingdom. Amen. 

God’s blessings on your day!