This will be my last posting on Proverbs, because starting in chapter 10, David begins listing one liners. Still a very interesting read, I just don't have the patience to discuss line by line! Instead, you should read Proverbs 10 on for yourself.
Proverbs 8 describes the creation of wisdom. When I read about wisdom, it seems to me that wisdom equals faith.
When God was creating, he first created wisdom before all else. "The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began." (Proverbs 8:22-23) This was His most important creation. Without wisdom, you will "love death" (Proverbs 8:36). Without wisdom, nothing else could have been created in the universe. And yet, it is through this most important and powerful creation that we are saved so simply. We saved through faith, not by works. All we must do is believe in order to be accepted into the kingdom of God. How remarkable!
But why would God create wisdom before all else? Why not establish the non-living things before bringing about faith? Why is it so important?
It actually says in the Bible that all things worship God. In fact, Jesus says in the book of John that if the people had not started shouting out to Him, the rocks must surely would have.
Through wisdom, we will find the glory of God. We must accept this initial work of God in order to be accepted to be by His side in eternity. "For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord" (Proverbs 8:35).
Through wisdom we become wise in the Word of God and in His understanding. If wisdom is faith, then knowledge is teaching. We start out with wisdom, trusting in the Lord, having faith in Him, giving our life to Him so he can make us new. After receiving wisdom, we grow in knowledge, so that we may share the good news with others and help to grow the kingdom of God. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverbs 9:10)
If you haven't already, receive the good news of the Lord! What will it hurt? Nothing. What will change? You will! There is no reason not to accept Him and every reason you should. Pray that God forgiveness. Thank the Lord for dying the cross. Accept Him as your personal savior.
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