Proverbs 21:22

"A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in
which they trust" (Proverbs 21:22 NASB). Wisdom is the mightiest muscle man
can develop. Wisdom is worth pursuing because it helps us to overcome the
obstacles in our lives. Men often put their trust in the strength of their
arms or in the fortifications they have built. Intelligence, however, can
over come any strength and take down any fortification. Wisdom is worth
pursuing because it helps us to live victoriously. Our physical bodies and
every earthly thing we have worked for will one day fail us. Wisdom,
however, helps us to plan for the times when we won't have the strength to
work. It helps us prepare for some of the uncertainties of life. Wisdom
helps us to be victorious when those who have trusted in their strength are
being brought low.
We must remember, however, wisdom starts with fearing God (Proverbs 1:7).
Those who fear God are taking the best and wisest path in life. Take Gideon
in Judges 7 for example. The success of armies is often dependent on factors
like the number of soldiers, the quality of their equipment, and the
training they have received. Gideon, however, had none of these. He only had
300 men with clay pitchers, torches, and trumpets, but he conquered an
uncountable host because he followed God's plan. He was victorious because
he had the wisdom to obey and trust God. The wisest course we take and the
strongest we can be in life is when we are obeying God's commands.

Jeremy Sprouse