Psalm 111

The fear of the LORD is the
beginning of wisdom.

I think about wisdom – not because I think I have it, but because I do long for it. In my life, some have said I display wisdom. I don’t know . . . sometimes I do have insight that I believe seems wise. I still think I want to write about wise leadership – and I may yet do it.

I do know this, because it is served up easy to see, for all who would notice. Wisdom begins with “fear of the Lord.” Reverence before Him. Recognition of His power, authority, righteousness – His justice and ability to deliver it.

Most of the time we forget the Lord instead of fear Him.

Lord, bring yourself to my mind and fill me with your Holy Spirit.

May I know you,

fear you,

and may that begin to give me a start on wisdom.

This sketch is one of several I did to try to bring Psalm 113:9 to life – we’ll see it develop, and the final illustration in a few days.