Proverbs 3:13-14 (ESV)
13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
and the one who gets understanding,
14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
and her profit better than gold.
The Hebrew word for “blessed” describes an experience of life to the fullest. God prospers those who are blessed by gracing them with a sense of well-being. The one who searches for Wisdom and finds her, or the one who listens to and accepts understanding, is the one whom the Lord deems blessed. Wisdom acquired and lived out is superior to all the riches of the world. As the song says, “Money can’t buy me love.” The things the human soul longs for, fellowship with God and trusting relationships with others, are the byproducts of a wise life. What one thing do you genuinely desire from this life? Is it something that can be obtained with silver or gold? Probably not! Determine to find wisdom and get understanding by listening to and obeying the word of the Lord. Then you will have your heart’s desires.