HONOR AND EXALTATION

Wisdom is essential to success! Those who are serious about gaining the wisdom of God will end up with promotion from God. Solomon, the wisest man that ever lived, said, “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.” Proverbs 4:7-9  

It is interesting that wisdom is spoken of in the feminine form. She will exalt you – she will honor you. Though wisdom is so essential, tapping into it will challenge most to the core! Being granted the opportunity to gain the wisdom of the wise is life-changing! People travel the world to learn the wisdom secrets that cause abundant life, and many have spent their life savings to acquire it. But check this out – are you ready for these two wisdom keys? They are called Correction and Rebuke. Whoa! Look at what King David has to say regarding these two critical keys.

Ps 141:5 Let a righteous man strike me--it is a kindness; let him rebuke me--it is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it.

Or listen to what the wise man Solomon said.

Prov 9:8  Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.

Prov 15:31  He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise.

Prov 25:12  Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

Wow! This is definitely not for the weak, proud, or arrogant! This kind of wisdom is for those who are mature and ready to step into higher levels of God’s blessing! Many times, pride keeps people from entering into the favor of God because their pride does not allow them to be corrected or rebuked! Solomon said, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18

Apostle James said, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6b

What about you? Do you have a humble, listening, obedient heart? Your humble, teachable heart will determine how high you can go! Are you ready to experience new levels of wisdom? The wisdom that causes a person to gladly receive correction and rebuke is the wisdom that will cause…

HONOR AND EXALTATION