Want wisdom? Read this.

DAILY BIBLE READING:

Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20
Luke 9:7-27
Psalm 72:1-20
Proverbs 12:8-9

BIBLE VERSE(S) FOR TODAY:

Proverbs 12:8 (CSB) "A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised."

REFLECTIONS ON TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE(S):

Our verse for the day tells us that there is a kind of man (or woman) who is highly praised by his peers. It's the person with insight.

Well, the logical question is: "How can we get this insight?"

Here's a list (not comprehensive) of 5 things that God typically uses to increase our deep understanding/wisdom:

• Praying for wisdom (James 1:5-8)
• Developing a biblical mind through daily, substantial Bible study (Romans 12:2; 1 Peter 2:2-3)
• Listening to those who are wise (Proverbs 1:5)
• Being observant of the lives and experiences of those around you or that you can read about (Proverbs 1:6; Romans 15:4)
• Going through a wide range of personal experiences and learning from them (Psalm 119:71; Luke 22:32)

While God can give us wisdom for an important decision in a moment's notice, He typically develops wisdom in us over a long period of time. Much of it happens when we put ourselves into a position to learn from Him.

So, do you want to be a man or women of insight? Then partner with God in doing the things that are most likely to increase wisdom.