Where is wisdom hidden? Not on social media channels, not in our political discourses, and unfortunately, not among the halls of our great universities. Lots of knowledge and opinions and facts and lies inhabit these realms, but very little wisdom.

Job asked this same question in his search for meaning. Where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? No mortal comprehends it worth, it cannot be found in the land of the living.

Job reminded us that wisdom is not pulled from the earth like diamonds. It cannot be purchased with gold, or even all the wealth in the world. While the massively rich buy super yachts, they cannot find wisdom for sale. Wisdom is hidden from the eyes of every living thing.

So where do we go in our search for wisdom? Again Job directs us. God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells...

The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.

Turning to the Lord in deference and respect starts us towards wisdom. He leads us along a labyrinthian journey, beyond our imaginations, to hidden jewels of understanding. God guides us using his Word and prayer, all under the direction of the Holy Spirit.

Where is wisdom hidden? In the fear of the Lord. Where it’s always been, from the dawn of time until today.

Job 28 in reading the Bible in 2023

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