You have all the hidden treasures of wisdom and knowledge!

"That their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,  in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” (Col. 2:2-3 NKJV)

The wisdom of seagull eggs

When I was a teenager I spent a couple of summers with Joe Reddington, the “father of the Iditarod” in the Alaska wilderness. I learned how to live off the land by hunting, fishing and using the natural resources of Alaska. One of the things I learned to do from Joe, was how to collect seagull eggs wisely. He taught me to count the number of eggs in each nest. If there was only one egg in the nest, don't take it. If I do, the seagull may abandon the empty nest and lay no more eggs there. If there are three or more eggs in the nest, don't take any eggs because the seagull may have been sitting on them and there may be baby birds inside. But, if there are only two eggs in the nest, then take one and leave one, because the eggs will be fresh (no baby birds inside) and with one egg still in nest the seagull won't desert the nest and will continue to lay more eggs there. This is just one small example of how wisdom can help you do anything the right way, even when gathering seagull eggs!

The treasures of wisdom and knowledge

Wisdom and knowledge contain hidden treasures! Like any hidden treasures, however, you must first discover what they are, where they are hidden and finally, you have to dig for them!

What is wisdom and knowledge?

• Wisdom is defined in the dictionary as having: sagacity, intelligence, sense, shrewdness, astuteness, smartness, judiciousness, judgement, prudence, circumspection, logic, rationality, soundness and advisability! These words describe characteristics for achieving success in anything.

Here’s what the Bible says about wisdom

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.” (James 3:17 NIV). Notice that God’s wisdom is described in this passage as impartial and sincere! It will sincerely work for anyone who puts it to work doing anything that needs to be done.

• Knowledge is defined in the dictionary as facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. It is understanding, comprehension, grasp, command, mastery, expertise, skill, proficiency, accomplishment, adeptness, capacity, capability, and know-how. These words describe characteristics for achieving success in anything.

Here’s what the Bible says about knowledge 

“A wise man is strong, And a man of knowledge increases power.” (Prov. 24:5

“For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit.” (2 Cor. 12:8 NIV)

How to get wisdom and knowledge

• Ask God who gives generously!

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” (James 1:5 NIV)

“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” (Prob. 2:6 NIV)

• Seek it out and add to your learning

“Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.” (Prov. 1:5 NIV)

“Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.” (Psalm 119:66 NIV)

“The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” (Prov. 18:19 NIV)