“In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” 
—Colossians 2:3, NASB

Reflection 

How deeply we all need wisdom. Unfortunately and sadly, many people look to this world for wisdom, thinking they will find it in education, technology, or philosophy. But seeking wisdom from the world is futile, for God has made foolish the wisdom of the world. Scripture says that in Messiah Jesus are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. True wisdom comes only from God. 

If we want to be good husbands, wives, employers, employees, neighbors, parents, or grandparents, we must ask Father God for wisdom. If we want to carry ourselves in a way that reflects and imparts God’s glory to those in our sphere of influence, we need to ask the Lord for wisdom. 

Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore, get wisdom, and with all your getting, get understanding. Beloved, it takes wisdom to understand what is really happening in life. It takes wisdom to understand the deeper nature of things. Scripture says the Lord gave Solomon a wise and discerning heart. It takes wisdom to successfully navigate life. 

So many people go through life being taken advantage of because they do not have wise and discerning hearts. Don’t you want to be able to see through situations, to discern people’s motives, to glimpse the end of a matter? Don’t you want wisdom as you make decisions at home, at work, and in your relationships? Don’t you want wisdom to plan for the future? God wants you to ask Him for this. 

Wisdom will multiply your days and add years of life to you. Wisdom will deliver to you a crown of glory. So beloved, seek wisdom. Make it a priority in your prayer life with Father, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit. And don’t stop after just one prayer. Jesus said to ask and keep on asking, seek and keep on seeking, knock and keep on knocking. If you keep knocking and keep asking for wisdom, He is going to give it to you. 

Scripture says, “You do not have because you do not ask.” If you pray a little, you will receive a little. Jesus said, “Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.” So ask the Lord for wisdom, just as Solomon did. 

When you get up in the morning, don’t rush first to check your phone or emails. Let the first part of your day be set apart for God. Sit down before Him. Designate a special place to spend time with Him. Ask Father God if you dreamed anything the night before that He wants you to remember. Seek Him for understanding and revelation. Feed yourself the Word. 

Then talk to God. Tell Him what is on your heart. Ask Him to reveal Himself to you. Ask Him for help where you are struggling. Ask Him to strengthen you with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Ask Him to give you a spirit of revelation in the knowledge of Him. Ask Him to help you discern His power and leading in your life. And ask Him for wisdom. As you keep asking, you will receive. 

Application 

• Make wisdom a priority in your prayer life with Father, Yeshua, and the Holy Spirit. 

• Set apart the first part of your day to seek Him, feed yourself the Word, and ask Him for wisdom. 

Prayer 

Father God, I ask You for wisdom. Give me a wise and discerning heart, like You gave Solomon. Help me understand what is really happening in life and discern Your power and leading. Strengthen me with the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. Yeshua, in You are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, so draw me deeper into Yourself. Holy Spirit, teach me to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking until I receive. Amen.