Thought for the Day

Verse 6 - If we wish to be wise, we must read the Bible, which records the things that God has spoken. As we read His Word, we will receive knowledge and understanding from Him regarding any issue that we desire to know about.

When dealing with a problem we should do two things immediately: seek God in prayer, and search what the Bible says about it. After prayer, the Holy Spirit may speak to our heart concerning what we should do. He may bring a person to mind that will have the answer, or we may recall something that sheds light on our question. However, if we do not hear a direct answer from God in our spirits, many times we will find the answer by studying what the Bible says about it. A concordance or search engine on the Internet, such as the one found at BibleResources.org, can assist in finding verses on the topic in question.

Verse 7 - God "lays up" sound wisdom for us. This means it is available, but we must go and get it and not leave it in its storehouse. We are responsible for gaining wisdom by searching the Bible for it. This verse also mentions that the Lord is a buckler to those who walk uprightly. The Hebrew word for buckler means "shield." God promises to protect us from harm when we obey Him and walk in His ways. This is only one of the many rewards that come from finding and walking in God's wisdom.