Blessed

DEVOTION
PROVERBS
BLESSED
Prov 3:13-18
13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. 17 Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.
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A mouthful of words, many of which I could spent a long time pouring over and contemplating how each applies to my life, yet all in all it is one main theme which is the joy and blessings of finding wisdom and gaining understanding. These two are so much greater than anything the world could have to offer. No doubt Solomon found them yet did he not get distracted by all the things of the world? It is a battle of a lifetime not to let those desires of the world overpower the desire to find wisdom and understanding. Although I am ready to see my Lord face to face whenever he desires, there also is a benefit of this long life, yet is the long life on earth or does this speak to eternal long life? Does this speak to riches and honor here or there? In a sense I believe it does mean both, which implies I can expect a long life here and have much material goods, and be honored by others. That is a little over the edge I think. It certainly is not what I am looking for in the life. But if that is the result of finding wisdom and gaining understanding who am I to argue with God. I cannot speak to the long life part as I do not know how long is long, but as for the riches and honor I can only say I think that has been in my life already. I have much, more than many, and I believe others have a certain amount of respect toward me, which I can only attribute to God. I must confess I do indeed have a pleasant way in this life. I have so few struggles, anguishes or difficulties that it would appear I have none. Maybe I travel with too much ease, maybe I should fret more about things, and be in turmoil over all sorts of situations, but I just cannot seem to get there, for my life is pleasant and the path I walk is peaceful. It has little to no unrest. It is filled with the Shaalowm peace of God, safety, wellness, happiness, friendliness, welfare and health. What more could I ask for? But still there is more, and this is in fact the hereafter part. For in finding God’s wisdom and gaining the understanding to see his truths for my life, I will be able to reach out my hand and partake of the tree of life, which I have already done, at least in a spiritual sense, and be blessed with life eternal. Why would it not be the desire of my heart to find this wisdom? I am blessed.