We value status, fame, wealth, a good reputation, companionship, and achievement – not all bad in themselves. But none of them satisfy unless handled with wisdom. We should seek true understanding first and foremost, or all of the rest become mere idols.
Wisdom is the right understanding of the world and our role in it. It knows who God is, it knows who we are, and it sees the relative importance of all things. It is a correct ordering of priorities, majoring on truth and character before superficial pleasures. It is the only way, in the long run, to be truly satisfied.
History is littered with kings and celebrities who seemingly had it all, but in the end had nothing. They did not know God and built their lives on superficialities.
Abundant are the stories of people on their deathbed who wished they could do it all over again, but differently. Their lives are seemingly envied by everyone but themselves. They know too well the emptiness and the lies of worldly fulfillment. They’ve discovered that everything they thought would satisfy eventually did not.
“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7)
Let’s pause where we are in life and seek wisdom above all else. Let’s make it our overarching priority to learn who God is, what He is like, how He relates to us, and what He is doing in this world. Then let’s invest the remaining days of our lives in what we’ve learned about Him.
Yes, even if it costs us everything we have, It Is Well Worth It. The truth is, only a life based on this kind of understanding will satisfy. Only Godly Wisdom can make everything else truly meaningful.
Have a satisfying weekend. Make it better by worshiping The Lord with those who know that the most important thing in life is knowing Him, and will not compromise that pursuit for anything less.
All For Jesus – Nothing More, Nothing Less, Nothing Else.
