Wisdom Calls Out

          Today as I read through Proverbs 8 among my other readings it talks about wisdom calling out to be heard.  It got me to thinking that we always hear wisdom, but many times we never listen to it.  It is a lot the way we acted as young teenagers growing up.  Has much changed today?  We did not like being told what to do then and we do not like it now.  We equate freedom and maturity to doing what we want when we want without having to answer to anyone or anything.  This is all so apparent with my own sons as they reach that age and an attitude and disrespect develop as they try and shed the bonds of parental disciplines in their life.  Statements that are made like, “This is unfair,” or “I hate living here” are heard.  Usually when punishment is being handed out for breaking of a rule that was established long before.  I know I acted the same when I was that age as well as I am sure most of us have.

          So as adults today do we not still act somewhat the same way to the rules and laws that God has laid down long before?  Think about it when you are getting ready to do something that may not line up with scripture, isn’t there that little voice in the back of your head telling you this does not honor God?  It is there and sometimes we ignore it saying that it is not fair.  I hear it when I am looking to grab that third or fourth doughnut I do not need, not that I needed the first two.  If we are honest with ourselves we have to admit to this, and if we admit to it, then we have to own it and repent.  This is the start of listening to wisdom as it is calling out to us pleading to be heard.  

Proverbs 8:9 My words are plain to anyone with understanding,
clear to those with knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10 Choose my instruction rather than silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold.

Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies.
Nothing you desire can compare with it.

          We have to listen and choose wisdom over our hearts desire whether that be another doughnut, or skimping on our tithe because we could use the money for ourselves or not pointing it out to the cashier when they make a mistake in our favor.  In listen to wisdom when it calls out our lives will be more rich and joyful.

Proverbs 8:34 Joyful are those who listen to me,
watching for me daily at my gates,
waiting for me outside my home!

Proverbs 8:35 For whoever finds me finds life
and receives favor from the Lord.

 
         Proverbs 8:36 But those who miss me injure
         themselves.
         All who hate me love death.”