Daily Devotional – Wednesday, February 26, 2025
For by me your days will be multiplied, and years of life will be added to you.
Proverbs 9:11 (NKJV)
Every day offers us the chance to make wise or foolish decisions, and life is full of choices. Our days are extended, and the quality of our lives is enhanced when we choose wisdom, according to today’s key text. What, then, is this wisdom that elongates life?
Wisdom Multiplies Days
Solomon asserts that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (read verse 10), not merely intelligence or understanding. It entails living in awe, having faith in God’s methods, and asking for His direction in everything we do. True wisdom pushes us in the direction of God. Following Him gives our life a greater sense of direction and significance.
Our decisions—how we treat people, how we spend time, and the priorities we make for God—are influenced by His knowledge. Being wise can help us avoid the destructive paths of sin, mitigate the effects of bad choices, and bring serenity into our lives. Wisdom provides a life that is full of grace, love, and purpose—even though it may not promise a certain number of years.
How Divine Wisdom Elongates Life
You can get divine wisdom by asking for it and by spending time reading God’s Word. Make choices that are consistent with the Bible, believing that obedience brings about life. Your life will be longer if you live according to divine wisdom.
Prayer
Thank You, Lord, for bestowing wisdom on me. May I have a full life—not in terms of age only, but also one full of love, faith, and purpose. May Your wisdom empower me to live purposefully and to honor You in whatever I do.
