Question of the day: "Where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?" (v.12)
It is not found in natural searches.
Job's example was the human skill in searching for ore and precious stones. Mine shafts are dug, tunnels bored, waterways dammed up so that precious items may be brought out of the darkness to light. These things are hidden under the earth's surface. Birds flying overhead and animals walking the land have no idea what is beneath them.
Even the efforts of mining human philosophies and seeking out the hidden things of the mind will not meet a person's deepest needs. Because when it comes to spiritual matters we are naturally ignorant, lacking wisdom, and need help outside ourselves.
All the wealth in the world cannot buy wisdom and understanding of life. Such insights are not on the open market. The value of wisdom is priceless.
God understands. He knows. He sees everything. He is the Creator.
Answer from God Himself: "And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn from evil is understanding." (v.28)
Two insights for life:
1. No fear of the Lord (respect and sense of direct accountability to Him) = no true wisdom.
2. No intentional turning from evil (sin and the things that displease God) = no understanding.
Speaking of Jesus, Paul wrote: "In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (Colossians 2:3)
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind." (James 1:5-6)
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