FAITH CAPSULE: One with the wisdom of God is bound to have the heart to fear God.

1 Samuel 23:1-5, Proverbs 4

Engaging wisdom in every area of life brings forth good results. 
There are different kinds of wisdom, but the only wisdom that is certain to deliver good results is the wisdom of God. 
However, the wisdom of this age and the rulers of this age are the ones that will come to nothing.
Apostle Paul was speaking in 1 Corinthians 2:6-8, “…we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.” 
In your world, which wisdom are you operating? 
In a world of lying, deception, and manipulation, the wisdom of God is what it takes to prevail.
Proverbs 4: 7 states, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom…” 
No one is born with wisdom.
Wisdom is a priority for all, as the Bible states, “…therefore get wisdom.” 
Give attention to the word of God, a sure and undeniable source of wisdom. 
One who gains from the wisdom of God is bound to have the heart to fear God. 
Proverbs 9:10 encourages, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” 
The understanding of God by King David must have been in his wisdom. 
God also testified of him as a man after His own heart. (1 Samuel 13:14) The Bible repeatedly mentions how David went out wherever Saul sent him and behaved wisely. 
With the wisdom of the heart, King David consistently escaped the sudden death before him.
Once, David was at war against the Philistines, and the Bible records, “Therefore David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I go and attack these Philistines?” And the Lord said to David, “Go and attack the Philistines, and save Keilah.” (1 Samuel 23:2) 
Right after getting a go-ahead response from God, his men reacted by saying, “Look, we are afraid here in Judah. How much more than if we go to Keilah against the armies of the Philistines?” (1 Samuel 23:3) 
Without wisdom, it would have been easier for David to listen to the shallow mind and set him against the direction of God.
However, he went back once again to the Lord, and the Lord answered him and said, “Arise, go down to Keilah for I will deliver the Philistines into your hand.” (1 Samuel 23:4) 
Wisdom is profitable for all things and every decision-making. 
Live life for God, and have Christ as the avenue not to lack wisdom. 
1 Corinthians 1:30, buttress, “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption.”
Live life for God, and engage wisdom! 

Prayer for today: Ask for the wisdom of God.