Built To Last

Prov. 24:10  If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. (NIV)

We all appreciate products that are built to last.  Ones that endure repeated, often times heavy use and don't fall apart.  They certainly tell us a lot about the quality and commitment of the companies who make them.

The dictionary defines wisdom as the knowledge of what is true or right coupled with proper judgment as to the action to be taken.  In other words, wisdom is knowledge given appropriate action.  Note that both components, knowledge and action are necessary.  Knowledge without action is of no use.  Action without knowledge is foolish and dangerous.

This chapter of Proverbs equates wisdom to strength (Prov. 24:5).  A wise man is a strong man who is able to endure or withstand trials and afflictions.  Why?  Because he has an understanding or knowledge of the truth of God's Word and acts on it appropriately and accordingly.

Is it any wonder that Solomon valued it more than anything else?  Is it any wonder that James (1:5) instructs us to ask God for it?  Through wisdom we have overcoming strength.  Strength to endure repeated, often times heavy trials and afflictions without falling apart as Christians.  And in that strength, we and others can tell a lot about our Creator.  By Him, we were built to last!


Sock Monkey Snippet:  Through wisdom we have overcoming strength.