The God of the universe calls you His own, His beloved child. And your heavenly Father has riches and wealth at His disposal. He could give you anything because nothing is too hard or too big for Him.

God could show you that He loves you by lavishing you with luxury, moving you into a new house, getting you out of debt, and making you a billionaire. But when God expresses His love to His child, he does it by offering you something far more valuable than gold, something more priceless than any precious gemstone. He gives you wisdom. Why? Because wisdom will “prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity” (Proverbs 3:2). “If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit” (9:12 NLT).

God could give you anything, but He chooses to give you wisdom. Wisdom is knowledge, with the spiritual insight to judge what really matters. And it is yours for the asking!

Just as God gave Solomon a wise and “discerning heart” (1 Kings 3:9) when he asked for it, God is leaning over the edge of heaven even now, listening for your request, just waiting to fill your heart with wisdom too. So if you lack wisdom, “ask of God, who gives to all liberally” (James 1:5).

God gives His most precious and valuable gifts to His children. That is ultimately why He gave you Jesus—and Jesus is the “wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:24).

Thank God today for loving you so much that He only gives you the very best gifts—including that gift that is more precious than rubies.

Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,

and the one who gets understanding,

for the gain from her is better than gain from silver

and her profit better than gold.

She is more precious than jewels,

and nothing you desire can compare with her.

(Proverbs 3:13–15 ESV)