“By wisdom a house is
built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms
are filled with rare and beautiful treasures” (Proverbs 24:3-4).
Think about building
a house. How I construct it reveals how long it will last. The structure will
either be strong or limited depending on how much understanding I have of
construction and how much knowledge I bring to the project. When placed on a
firm foundation and constructed well, my house shall be something of great
beauty.
Think about our
spiritual life as a house. This proverb offers a great promise. If I build my
spiritual life well, my life will be filled with rare and beautiful treasures
that only the Holy Spirit brings. If I don't build my spiritual house well, my
life, totally uninviting to the Holy Spirit, shall be filled instead with the
trash of despair and desperation.
The construction
manual for my house must be the Word of God or any attempt at spiritual growth
will absolutely fail. I begin my spiritual journey to build a strong house by
seeking wisdom. “If any of you lacks wisdom” James writes, “you should ask God,
who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you”
(James 1:5). If I ask for wisdom it be given.
Within the pages of
my spiritual house-building manual, there is clear instruction that His wisdom
brings to light. If I seek to understand His Word, I will find understanding of
its instruction. My spiritual life will be grounded in His truth. “Through
understanding” the proverb says, “my house is established.”
“Through knowledge
its room are filled with rare and beautiful treasures!” When I thoroughly know
His spiritual construction manual, it builds my life. Each room is prepared for
the best. My heart and mind are ready for His arrival. Every corner and every
crevice is cleaned and prepared. When the Holy Spirit arrives, in all His beauty
and splendor, He fills my life, each corner and crevice, with the rare and
beautiful treasure of His presence.
My house shall be
built throughout all the days of my life. And in the end, I pray He finds it one
of great beauty.