Wisdom calls out

By: Bob Worzalla

Monday, December 15, 2025

Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭8‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭(NLT)

When I read Proverbs 8:1, a word picture comes to mind. I picture a mother giving advice and correction to her child. The child is curious and wants to experience everything life has to offer. The mother is wise, and she knows which experiences are best avoided. She pays close attention to what the child is doing so that she can direct and protect them from harm. How about you? Did your mom ever raise her voice when she gave you a nugget of her wisdom?

Fast forward that image to when the child is old enough to leave home. I remember when I went off to college; my mother gave me many words of wisdom that sounded just like the rest of Proverbs 8. She wanted the best for me, so she encouraged me to make good choices and godly decisions.

The second verse, Proverbs 8:2 refers to the various choices in life we must make. But notice, wisdom and understanding are located “On the hilltop.” That is a great reminder that true wisdom comes from above! So, we must always make sure that our life choices line up with God's Word and the principles contained in it. If we are seeking wisdom, we need to read our Bibles! But we can't just read it casually; we must read it over and over until we become familiar with its contents. If we'll ask, God will send His Holy Spirit to guide us and to help us know Him better.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. ‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:5

Here's three questions we must ask ourselves:

1. Am I praying about all my decisions?
2. Am I willing to accept all of God’s answers?
3. Am I willing to let God direct all of my steps?

I don’t know about you, but I can recall many times in my life when I asked God for wisdom, but I didn't really like His answer. Then, after my way failed, I had to repent and ask God for mercy, grace, and for the wisdom to obey His answer!

The book of Proverbs is full of wisdom. It also gives us examples of good choices and bad choices. But The Holy Spirit will be right there to guide us if we'll ask Him to... The next time you are at one of life's "crossroads", be sure to ask God for His wisdom about which path you should take!