The Book of Proverbs is vital to our pathway to maturity in Christ!
The word proverb comes from a word that mean “to rule, reign, have dominion”. Wisdom positions you to reign in life.
It is written by The Holy Spirit in Proverbs chapter 1:
1 Here are Kingdom revelations, Words to live by, and Words of Wisdom given to empower you to reign in life, written as proverbs by Israel’s King Solomon, David’s son.
2 Within these sayings will be found the revelation of Wisdom and the impartation of Spiritual understanding. Use them as keys to unlock the treasures of true knowledge.
3 Those who cling to these Words will receive discipline to demonstrate Wisdom in every relationship and to choose what is right and just and fair.
4 These proverbs will give you great skill to teach the immature and make them wise, to give youth the understanding of their design and destiny.
5 For the wise, these proverbs will make you even wiser, and for those with discernment, you will be able to acquire brilliant strategies for leadership.
6 These Kingdom revelations will break open your understanding to unveil the deeper meaning of parables, poetic riddles, and epigrams, and to unravel the words and enigmas of the wise.
7 We cross the threshold of true knowledge when we live in obedient devotion to God (in the fear of THE LORD). Stubborn know-it-alls will never stop to do this, for they scorn true Wisdom and knowledge.
Paul referenced “reigning” as he wrote by The Holy Spirit in Romans chapter 5:
17 For if by the trespass of the one (Adam), death reigned through the one (Adam), much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in [Eternal] life through the One, Jesus Christ.
Reigning in life doesn’t mean that you reign over people but rather you reign over circumstances that would challenge life. In the Kingdom, the most powerful people serve everyone else. FATHER’S Wisdom is at the foundation of reigning.
It is recorded by The Holy Spirit in Proverbs 3:
13 Blessings pour over the ones who find Wisdom, for they have obtained living-understanding.
14 As Wisdom increases, a great treasure is imparted, greater than many bars of refined gold.
15 It is a more valuable commodity than gold and gemstones, for there is nothing you desire that could compare to her.
16 Wisdom extends to you long life in one hand and wealth and promotion in the other. Out of her mouth flows righteousness, and her Words release both law and mercy.
17 The ways of wisdom are sweet, always drawing you into the place of wholeness.
18 Seeking for her brings the discovery of untold blessings, for she is the healing tree of Life to those who taste her fruits.
The two main purposes of true government are to protect and enable (empower) people to fulfill their purpose. When you walk in Wisdom, you will be empowered to rule righteously, and others will come from afar to seek you out.
It is written by The Holy Spirit in 1st Kings chapter 10:
4 And when the queen of Sheba (a nation in southern Arabia) had seen all the Wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built,
5 the food on his table, the seating of his servants, the service of his waiters and their apparel, his cupbearers, and his entryway by which he went up to the house of the LORD, there was no more spirit in her (she was breathless).
6 Then she said to the king: “It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your Words and your Wisdom.
7 However I did not believe the Words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half was not told me. Your Wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame of which I heard.
8 Happy are your men and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your Wisdom!
9 Blessed be the LORD your God, Who delighted in you, setting you on the throne of Israel! Because the LORD has loved Israel forever, therefore He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.”
10 Then she gave the king one hundred and twenty talents of gold, spices in great quantity, and precious stones. There never again came such abundance of spices as the queen of Sheba gave to King Solomon.
King Solomon provided an excellent example of the fruits of Wisdom where nations will come and seek you out. Our focus is to promote Life to others and the fruit of blessing will follow as a byproduct.
Divine Wisdom is to be pursued for Divine Wisdom is the Mind of Christ!
There are 31 chapters in Proverbs, one for every day in the month!