Wisdom seems to be a little possessed but much sought after quality. People pursue it in various places. Some turn to "professionals" on TV and elsewhere for advice. Others read "how to" books. Many earn degree after degree at colleges. While all of these sources may provide information the desired wisdom may still be elusive. Wisdom is the use of knowledge in a right way.
The wise men of Christmas give us examples of wisdom. They had information about the coming of Jesus. Unlike many around them who carried on life as usual, the lives of the wise men were changed by this knowledge as it revealed itself in wisdom. First they became seekers of this One they had heard about. They watched for and then followed his star until they found him. Then they recognized his nature as King and Redeemer as evidenced by their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Finally, they demonstrated their dependence on his word as they followed his warning and returned home avoiding a report to Herod.
If we seek wisdom the scripture advises us to look above. God is the provider of wisdom. He has given us a great example in the activity of the wise men of Christmas. Knowing about God is not enough. We must become seekers of God. We must recognize and confess who He is. Then we must become those who live in dependence on him. When we apply these words of wisdom lived out by the wise men we too will be wise.
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