Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud: “To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it. Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse. To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge. Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech. Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full. “The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be. When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water; before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth, before he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth. I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep, when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep, when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth. Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind. “Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. But those who fail to find me harm themselves; all who hate me love death.”
—-Proverbs 8:1-36

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The Wisest Love
By Jennifer Kane

Before the earth was formed,
before oceans learned to breathe,
Wisdom was there—
not distant, not abstract,
but alive, joyful,
laughing beside the Creator.

She stood at the beginning
like a melody in God’s mind,
like a child delighting
in every color of the cosmos.
And even then,
she loved us.

Not as an idea,
but as a voice calling out
on the highest hill,
in the busiest street,
in the quiet of a soul
asking,
“Is there more?”

Wisdom answers—
“I was with Him when the foundations were set.
I am still with Him,
and I love what He loves.”

And so I listen.
Not to gain power,
but to draw close
to the One who made me.

For wisdom is not just knowledge—
it is the rhythm of God’s heart.
It is Jesus,
walking dusty roads,
healing,
weeping,
teaching us that
love is the deepest knowing.

The Holy Spirit whispers it still,
through Scripture,
through silence,
through conviction wrapped in grace.

To love God
is to embrace the wisest being in existence—
and to be changed
by a love so ancient
and yet
so near.

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Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36

Wisdom is not hiding in the shadows. She is calling—bold, unashamed, lifting her voice in public places, at the gates, in the streets, at every crossroads of life. Unlike temptation which whispers in secrecy, wisdom shouts in the open (Proverbs 8:1–3). Why? Because she loves us.

Proverbs 8 is one of the most glorious portrayals of the grace and beauty of godly wisdom in all of Scripture. It’s not just intelligence or clever thinking—it is the fear of the Lord lived out in love and truth. Wisdom is rooted in righteousness, humility, truth, and reverence for God (Proverbs 8:6–13). And where love abides, wisdom blooms.

Proverbs 8:17 says, “I love those who love me…” Wisdom isn’t simply a mental exercise; it’s a relational invitation. Wisdom loves—deeply, devotedly, righteously. And love, when true, seeks out wisdom. The two walk hand in hand: love without wisdom may be misdirected and easily swayed, but wisdom without love becomes harsh and cold. Together, they reflect the very character of God.

The wisdom of God hates evil (v.13), speaks truth (v.7), and is pure in motive (v.8). That’s also the love of God. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 13 that love “rejoices with the truth,” “does not boast,” and “does not delight in evil.” True love is wise. And true wisdom is loving.

Proverbs 8 brings wisdom down to street level (v.2), into our homes, relationships, and decisions. She isn’t reserved for scholars or the super-spiritual. She is accessible to all who will listen, love, and seek.

Are you overwhelmed by choices? Wisdom is crying out.
Are you burdened by uncertainty? Wisdom is near.
Do you long to love well—God, others, even yourself? Wisdom will guide you.

God used wisdom to create the universe (v.22–31)—and He offers that same wisdom to help shape your life. Not just to make you smart, but to make you whole.

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Father God, thank You for the wisdom that calls out to me—not in riddles, but with clarity and grace. Help me to seek wisdom as I seek You, to love wisdom as I love You. Teach me to walk in both truth and love, so that my life may reflect Your design and Your delight. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

April 11 2025