Daily Devotional - WK13 - Day 65 - 03/26/24 - Wisdom is a Defence

Author: Disrtrict Missionary Brenda Knox

Wisdom is a Defence

 Ecclesiastes 7:12
 “For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.” 

Devotional:
Our society honors wealth, attractiveness, and success above wisdom. Yet wisdom is a greater asset than strength. Even though it is more effective, wisdom is not always heard, and wise people often go unheeded.

Money talks. It can confuse those who would otherwise be judged fairly. We hear about gifts given to judges, police officers and to witnesses. Bribes are given to hurt those who tell the truth and help those who oppose it.

It isn’t difficult to think of cases where the swiftest or the strongest don’t win. The wise remain poor, and the skillful are unknown for their talents. Mankind has twisted life, making it what God did not intend.

Solomon is trying to reduce our expectations of this imperfect world. The book of Proverbs emphasizes how life ought to go if everyone acted fairly. Ecclesiastes tells us what often happens in our less than perfect world.

Prayer:
Lord, help us to keep our perspective by remembering that we live in a fallen world. Help us to learn to be receptive to your wisdom and the wisdom of others. Help us to recognize and realize that You know what is always best for us, no matter what our station in life. We can be rich or poor, high or low - let us always remember it is God we serve, and you would always lead and guide us in the way we should go. In Jesus' name, Amen.