Be Wise

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Psalm 111:10 (NIV)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; All who follow his precepts have a good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Devotion:

With these words, the psalmist reminds us that true wisdom does not begin with human insight, intellectual achievement, or life experience. It begins with God Himself. Wisdom is not something we discover apart from Him; rather, it is something we receive as we learn to revere, trust, and submit to Him.

In Scripture, the fear of the Lord is not terror or dread but a posture of awe-filled reverence. It means recognizing God as holy, sovereign, and infinitely worthy. It means acknowledging that He is God and we are not. This reverence shapes how we think, choose, and live. When the psalmist says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, he is telling us that every wise decision, every righteous path, and every understanding of truth flows from a heart rightly oriented toward God. Without this foundation, even the most brilliant mind lacks true understanding, for wisdom is not merely knowledge but the ability to live in harmony with God’s will.

The verse continues, saying that those who practice this fear—those who live out their reverence through obedience—have a good understanding. Wisdom is not gained by hearing alone but by doing. It is formed through daily choices to trust God’s Word, walk in His ways, and submit to His guidance. Understanding grows as obedience deepens. The one who fears the Lord does not merely admire His commands but embraces them as the path to life. In this way, wisdom becomes a lived reality rather than an abstract concept.

The psalm closes with the declaration that God’s praise endures forever. This final line ties wisdom to worship. The wise person is the worshiper, and the worshiper is the one who sees God rightly. Praise is the natural response of a heart that recognizes God’s greatness and goodness. It is the overflow of wisdom, for wisdom leads us to delight in the One who is worthy of all honor.

Psalm 111:10 invites us to anchor our lives in the fear of the Lord and to pursue wisdom not as the world defines it, but as God gives it. It calls us to walk in obedience, to grow in understanding, and to join the unending chorus of praise rising to the God whose wisdom, power, and love endure forever.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, help us to develop an appropriate sense of fear. May we learn to respect and honor you at all times with our words and actions. Glorify Yourself through us. Use us to gain fame and glory for You. May we always be your humble servants who praise your name every chance we get. In Jesus name we ask this, Amen.

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