_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome_
_Thursday, September 17th 2026_
*THE RICHEST INVESTMENT*
_(Wisdom is the Ultimate Currency)_
*TO THE BIBLE:*
*Proverbs 8:10-11*
_“Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.”_
*LET’S TALK*
Someone offers you a choice: they could deposit a million dollars into your bank account right now, OR they could give you the wisdom to know how to create, manage, and multiply wealth for your entire life. Which would you pick? The Million Dollars or Wisdom?
Are you still thinking which one to go for? The principal thing you need for success in life is divine wisdom. Yes. David knew this, and he admonished his son Solomon on the importance of pricing wisdom over riches. He said, *“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding”* (Proverbs 4:7). He had known from his walk with God that wisdom was the key thing in life, and he passed that on to his son Solomon. It was no surprise, therefore, that when God asked Solomon what he wanted Him to do for him (1 Kings 3:5), Solomon said, *“Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil...”* (1 Kings 3:9). In other words, he asked for wisdom.
The Lord’s response to Solomon’s request was remarkable, He said, *”Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart... And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days”* (1 Kings 3:11-13). For choosing wisdom, rather than riches, Solomon became the wealthiest man who lived until Jesus. Why? Because wisdom will deliver riches to you!
As you imbibe God’s Word into you, not only will you find yourself dealing wisely in the affairs of life (like choosing the right friends, handling pressure at school, or making good decisions), but wealth and riches beyond your comprehension will be delivered into your hands! You wouldn’t have to ask or pray for them. Don’t pursue money, fame or material possessions. Go for wisdom!
*GO DEEPER*
*Proverbs 16:16* How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
*Proverbs 23:23* Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
*PRAY*
_Dear Father, thank you for filling my heart with your wisdom. As I study and meditate on your Word, your wisdom saturates my heart, causing me to deal wisely in the affairs of life. I declare that I’m increasing in my expression of divine wisdom; that wisdom is in my heart and in my mouth always, in the Name of Jesus. Amen._
*DAILY BIBLE READING*
*ONE YEAR*
Galatians 2:1-21, Songs of Solomon 1-2
*TWO YEAR*
Luke 23:1-12, 2 Samuel 5-6
*ACT*
Before making any choice today, no matter how small, stop and ask: *“What would wisdom do here?”* Then act accordingly.
*_✍️ My Notes_*
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