"THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM." In all our striving, let us strive for wisdom from above; and if we pray for it earnestly, He answers our prayer by giving liberally that particular wisdom we need. We need wisdom to walk circumspectly, to overcome temptations, to work consistently in the Lord's vineyard, and to glorify God in "body, soul, and spirit" which are His. The wisdom we need we may have; not by labour, but by prayer; we cannot produce it, but God has promised to bestow it. Hear His own word, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering." God is willing to bestow it, He promises to impart it; we ought therefore to believe His word, ask Him for it, as though He really meant what He had said in His promise. "The wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy." Would you be wise unto salvation? Wise to win souls? Wise to avoid evil, and secure all possible good? Then seek wisdom of God, seek it instantly, seek it earnestly, seek it in faith, and "it shall be given you!"

For Meditation:
That wisdom, Lord, on me bestow,
Gentle and peaceable and pure;
That I may walk with Thee below,
And make my own salvation sure.