Proverbs 8:1-21

“For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.” (Proverbs 8:11, NKJV)

Solomon personifies wisdom as a woman calling out from a high place. She wants the simple ones to follow her voice for their own wellbeing. But many will ignore her voice. They prefer following their own heart rather than heeding the truth. Haven’t we all done this at times?

Following the voice of wisdom requires discipline and self-denial. It means that we put off what is pleasurable now to receive what is valuable later. It involves pleasing God and others instead of ourselves.

But wisdom is better than rubies, and nothing we desire compares with her. She will watch over you and guide you in the path of life, honor and wealth—if not monetary wealth, then certainly spiritual wealth that never fades.

When we desire wisdom, we are really desiring something or someone else.

“But to those called by God to salvation, both Jews and Gentiles, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (1 Corinthians 1:24, NLT)

Wouldn’t we agree that He is better than rubies? What could we possibly desire in this world that compares with Him? Nothing is better than Jesus! Let us seek His face today and listen to His voice.