Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice? On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: “To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man. (Proverbs 8:1-4 ESV)
Fear Not… Then Listen to Wisdom
I could not find my sunglasses! And I need them to go outside into the bright sunlight! I looked in the living room, the kitchen, and the front porch. I looked on every table, flat surface, and counter. But the sunglasses were unseen.
Then I noticed that my sunglasses were already on my face.
Right there in front of me.
Wisdom is like that, too. Wisdom is not deeply hidden or found only after experimentation or experience. Wisdom is not a mystery to be solved. Wisdom is not complicated, confusing, or tricky.
Biblically, wisdom is simply choosing to listen to God instead of anyone else.
And His voice is not hidden.
His voice is obvious, clear, and central.
His voice is public, understandable, and easily grasped.
His voice is most clear in Scripture, but in the light of the Bible, His voice is also found in creation, science, community, and the Spirit’s quiet inner voice.
Fear not, then listen to wisdom.