The Pearls God Gives You

Proverbs 2:6

6For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;

Have you ever wondered why someone can be so wise though they may not have lived 100 years? Have you ever wondered why someone seems to have a plethora of knowledge about situations? True wisdom and knowledge are directly from the Lord. Do you know the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary defines wisdom as accumulated  philosophic or scientific learning, insight, good sense: judgement; a wise attitude or course of action. Merriam-Webster's dictionary defines knowledge as understanding gained by actual experience; range of information; clear perception of truth; something learned and kept in mind.

To summarize wisdom is about insight of things to come and good sense on how to proceed. Knowledge is about something already experienced and/or learned as well as storage of information. Each has to deal with learning but there are two different ways of learning. Someone who is wise does not have to have gone through something to provide the wisdom. Even a child can possess wisdom. God is not a respecter of age when bestowing wisdom. Nor does He allow the experiences of His children to go to waste. Someone with knowledge can do a data dump to a mentee or group of people.

But what is either of these if your ears and heart are not open? When God speaks, it is better to listen. He can send who He wishes to provide either. Do not look at the face but listen to what is being said and determine if you can hear God for yourself in the knowledge or wisdom being laid before you. If you are not sure, ask God to make it clear and He will do so.  Do not throw away the pearls He gives you.

P.S. I will be on the Good Life Radio show this Saturday morning, August 3rd at 8:30am with my girl Teria Powell on the Leap of Faith Network (www.lofnetwork.com) discussing my new book, Shh Don't Tell! Hope you can join us and feel free to call into the station as I would love to answer any questions you have.