Wisdom for the Willing

“Hearken unto Me now therefore, O ye children, and attend to the words of My mouth” (Proverbs 7:24).  “I, Daniel, alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves... O man greatly beloved, fear not…  I will shew thee that which is noted in the Scripture of truth” (Daniel 10:7,19-21).  “Neither did His brethren believe in Him [Jesus]… Then Jesus said… If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine” (John 7:5-17). 

The Lord extends wisdom to all who are willing,

For this is the key that will open His treasure. 
The ones who will do what He says, He is filling
With wisdom for all who delight in His pleasure.

It shouldn’t surprise us that some won’t discern

The wisdom that God would extend to their heart.  
If they are not willing to do what they learn,
They forfeit the wisdom that God would impart. 

Consider this wisdom in Daniel we see

Because he presented a heart with desire. 
We see those around him with trembling then flee,
Yet Daniel was led to a wisdom still higher. 

Consider the brethren of Jesus our Lord:

They saw His great works and His wondrous behavior,
Yet wisdom was waiting until they adored
The Lord Jesus Christ as their God and their Savior. 

O cleanse us, dear Lord, as You search us within,

Preparing our hearts to desire Your Word,
Unhindered by things that distract us by sin,
And filled by Your Spirit to do what we’ve heard!

O Lord, as your sheep which You lead on Your path,

So glad to walk near You and fearful to stray,
We go forth to show Your salvation from wrath
And pray for a harvest of souls who obey!