Young Adults' Group

Happy Is The Man Who Finds Wisdom

by Pastor Mark
November 14, 2024

The joy of finding wisdom

Wisdom is not easily found. But when we find wisdom, there will come happiness. The author of Proverbs wrote, “Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding;” (Proverbs 3:13) This happiness is unlike any other kind of happiness that the world offers. The joy of the things of the world is temporal and does not last. The wisdom that we find from the Lord would help us gain much understanding. Our hope is that His wisdom would guide us to make good decisions in our life journey. We have every reason to rejoice in having the Lord’s wisdom.

The preciousness of wisdom

“For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, and all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.” (Proverbs 3:14,15)

1. Solomon wrote that the proceeds that come from wisdom are most precious.
2. They are better than the profits of silver and gold.
3. The value of wisdom is far more precious than rubies.
4. All that we would desire in life cannot be compared with the worth of wisdom.
5. When we have such precious wisdom, our response is one of happiness.

The potential blessings of wisdom

Many blessings are associated with wisdom.

1. Longevity of life is experienced when we have the wisdom to keep a healthy lifestyle: “Length of days is in her right hand,” (Proverbs 3:16)
2. Riches and honour are also gained when wisdom helps us to do well and advance at work: “In her left hand riches and honour.” (Proverbs 3:16)
3. Pleasantness would also be experienced as we follow the ways of wisdom: “Her ways are ways of pleasantness,” (Proverbs 3:17)
4. There would be peace on the paths of wisdom: “And all her paths are peace.” (Proverbs 3:17)

This list is not an exhaustive list by any means.

Wisdom as a tree of life

“She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,” (Proverbs 3:18)

1. Solomon described wisdom as a tree of life.
2. This tree would give life to those who have wisdom.
3. We are to take hold of wisdom and not let go.
4. This tree of life would thrive and bear much fruit.
5. There would come potential fruits of wisdom…many blessings for us to experience.
6. Our hope is for wisdom to make a significant impact on our lives.
7. Let us be challenged to find and embrace the Lord’s wisdom as our tree of life.

The challenge is to find and retain wisdom

“And happy are all who retain her.” (Proverbs 3:18)

Even though it may be difficult to find wisdom, let us not be discouraged from pursuing her. There are many reasons for us to find wisdom and retain it. Our hope is that the Lord’s wisdom would give us potential blessings to experience. Wisdom can be a tree of life to us. Let us be challenged to hold fast to the Lord’s wisdom and find happiness in life and ministry.

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