Date: Thursday, 26th February, 2026
Text: Proverbs 4:7-8
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Before Solomon was formally enthroned by his aged father David, he already demonstrated notable wisdom. His father alluded to this in 1 Kings 2:9, affirming that Solomon was not a novice in discernment. Wisdom had begun its work in him long before the crown rested on his head. Leadership merely revealed what had already been cultivated within him.
This foundational wisdom was evident when he offered a thousand burnt offerings unto the Lord at Gibeon. When God gave him what seemed like a blank cheque in 1 Kings 3:4–14, Solomon did not ask for riches, long life, or the death of his enemies. Instead, he requested an understanding heart to judge God’s people rightly. It takes wisdom to recognize that wisdom is the principal thing.
The Scripture declares in Proverbs 4:7–8, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.” The beginning of wisdom is the decision to pursue it intentionally. A wise man knows he does not yet know enough.
Beloved, it requires a measure of wisdom to desire higher wisdom. Those who trivialize wisdom reveal their lack of it, but those who prize it are positioned for elevation. When you exalt wisdom, wisdom exalts you. When you embrace her, she decorates your life with honour and distinction.
Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me the humility to value and seek wisdom above all else in Jesus name.
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