Autumn Devotional
Series: Walk in Wisdom
In preparation for our autumn walk, Walk in Wisdom, over the next eight weeks, we'll be reading about the topic of biblical wisdom. We'll share a new devotional each week, written by one of the Hesed leaders, to gain insight into why wisdom is so important in our walk with Christ.
Sandra Ray
The due date for this devotional marks the second year of the unexpected death of my fifty-two-year-old niece. Never in my life had I cried out to God with such heartbreak due to the circumstances of her death, but also with such fear of the unknown. My niece left behind her fifteen-year-old daughter, who is in my custody. The word wisdom automatically became part of my vernacular. I need to be careful about how I live every day to make wise decisions. I can honestly say that every step I am taking to guide my teenaged great niece has not been done without asking God for wisdom and strength.​
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Scripture: “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” — Proverbs 31:26 (NIV)
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In a culture that often measures a woman’s worth by appearance, performance, or titles, God invites us to something far more enduring—a life shaped by wisdom. The woman in Proverbs 31 isn’t celebrated for perfection but for her posture of heart. Her words carry weight because they are rooted in truth.
As I was preparing for this devotional on wisdom, the story that kept coming to mind was the story of Samuel. In 1 Samuel 3, we see that Samuel was a young boy, and during that time, it was rare to hear from the Lord. Because of his age and inexperience, Samuel did not yet know the Lord personally.
James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” This verse is such a comforting reminder that God is not stingy with His wisdom. He wants to guide us in every decision, big or small.