Wisdom Isn’t Silent

In Job, you’ll read that the fear of the Lord is wisdom and departing from evil is understanding. Wisdom is not a quiet, personal virtue; it is obvious and has a great impact on those around us. Wisdom is active: it calls aloud and departs from evil. Wisdom leaves a trail and a legacy.

What is our legacy? How is wisdom evident in our lives? Does the way we act under pressure or hardship reveal the trust we have in our Maker? Do we stay out of drama and gossip? Are we planning and making smart decisions for our future? Wisdom calls aloud; she doesn’t stay silent. What is our impact? Whom are we influencing? How are we known? Is the influence of God on us evident to everyone watching how we live?

Father God, teach me when to speak and when to stay silent, when to step forward and when to wait. Help me depart from any evil that tries to ensnare me.