Wisdom is presented in Proverbs 8 as a person who calls out to us inviting us to follow her. We could take this as something more than a mere poetic device, for in Jesus Christ the wisdom of God is made incarnate. John tells us (John 1:1) that Jesus is the Word (Greek: logos). The term he uses is one that philosophers used to refer to the guiding rational principle in all the processes of the universe. To be wise, they thought, was to grasp the logos and live rationally. John is appealing to this perspective but also correcting it. Wisdom does not just involve grasping a rational principle in the universe but allowing yourself to be grasped by a person; the person of God incarnate in Jesus Christ. He calls out to us all the time inviting us to hear his voice and follow him. To hear him you must be willing to obey. Any reservations about this will make you deaf to him. When Jesus taught people about God’s ways he often added the words: “He who has ears, let him hear.” He knew that only those with willing hearts would hear. God is speaking to us all the time. Why is it then that we only experience occasional moments of revelation? It may be because the rest of the time we are not listening, being caught up in other agendas. Life can and should be a constant conversation with God. It is not a possibility reserved for extra-spiritual people. It should be normal. It only takes a willing heart focused on living each day for God. Are you willing?
Commit yourself to God today and ask him to teach you throughout the day.
Read Proverbs 8:1-9:6
