We live in an age overflowing with information. A few taps on a screen brings access to facts, research, and opinions from around the world. Yet for all our advances, a timeless question remains: Where does true wisdom come from? Knowledge can tell us what is possible, but wisdom tells us what matters.

This question is not new. Job wrestled with it in the midst of suffering, confusion, and unanswered questions. In Job 28, he pauses from describing his pain to reflect on the source of wisdom—and his conclusion is as relevant today as it was then.

Humanity’s Search for Wisdom

In Job’s day, humanity had already made impressive discoveries. Mining was common, and people had learned how to extract precious metals and gems from deep within the earth. Rivers were explored, hidden treasures uncovered, and mysteries of the natural world brought to light. Human ingenuity pushed boundaries and revealed wonders previously unseen.

Yet Job observed something striking: despite all these discoveries, wisdom itself remained elusive. People could uncover gold and silver, but they could not mine wisdom from the earth. They could explore the depths of the sea, but they could not find understanding hidden there.

God Alone Is the Source of Wisdom

In Job 28:23–28, Job points us to the true source of wisdom:

“God understands the way to it
and he alone knows where it dwells…
Then he looked at wisdom and appraised it;
he confirmed it and tested it.
And he said to the human race,
‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom,
and to shun evil is understanding.’”

Wisdom does not originate from human effort, innovation, or discovery. It originates with God. He sees the ends of the earth, governs creation, and fully understands what wisdom is and how it should shape our lives. According to Scripture, wisdom begins not with intelligence, but with reverence.

Wisdom for Today

Although humanity has advanced far beyond the world Job knew, the source of wisdom has not changed. True wisdom is still found in the Lord, and He has graciously made it accessible to us through His Word.

• Psalm 119:105 reminds us that “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” God’s Word provides direction when the way forward feels uncertain.
• Hebrews 4:12 declares that “the word of God is alive and active.” Scripture does not merely inform—it penetrates our hearts, exposes our motives, and shapes our thinking.

Within the pages of the Bible, God offers wisdom for every area of life: relationships, family, marriage, finances, work, and how we live in society. It is not outdated or irrelevant. It is living, active, and powerful.

A Call to Seek Wisdom

If we desire wisdom, we must spend time with its source. That means opening the Bible, reading it prayerfully, and allowing God to teach, correct, and guide us through His Word. Wisdom is not gained overnight, but it grows as we walk daily with the Lord and learn to trust His ways above our own.

Take time this week to seek wisdom where it truly dwells. Open God’s Word—and let Him lead your path.