Fountain of Wisdom

The Words of a man's mouth are deep waters, but the fountain of Wisdom is a bubbling brook. (Proverbs 19:3)


We sat around a table while reading, studying and discussing specific Bible passages. State and National church leaders, with their human insight, believed certain passages of scripture were outdated. Their arguments were filled with human logic, leading to some to agree that scripture is unclear, that it scripture is full of gray areas.

Using their line of reasoning, they were correct. Any discussion of scripture centered on man’s words, man’s logic will be unclear. Proverbs illustrates the words of a man’s (or woman’s) mouth are deep waters. Have you ever been in deep water? What is deep water like, what are the characteristics of deep water? Deep water in ponds, lakes and streams is dark, murky, and stale. One is best to avoid drinking out of this deep water. Moreover, it is difficult to achieve much in deep water due to the lack of light; and the murky water. No wonder we are challenged to understand, study, or discuss scripture using man’s words, man’s logic.

Conversely, what are the characteristics of water in a bubbling brook? This water is clear, fresh, life giving, and drinkable. The sound of bubbling brook is refreshing and relaxing. One can easily see through the water of a bubbling brook; as light shines in and through. This is scripture’s comparison to the fountain of Wisdom. Studying, reading and discussing scripture while open and submitted to Christ’s Wisdom is refreshing, fulfilling, and enlightening. Our minds and hearts are able to understand and implement God’s word when received from the fountain of Holy Wisdom.

We receive this fountain of Wisdom by asking for it from God. The Bible says if you want wisdom, ask and believe you will receive. With Wisdom our eyes and heart are opened, the waters of scripture are clear; the gray is removed.

See Christ, Believe Christ, Achieve with Christ!

Rick E. Meyer
See, Believe, Achieve Inc.
www.rickemeyer.com