In Wisdom

Proverbs 4:12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.

Solomon speaks of wisdom in chapter 4.  He is referring to those who hold wisdom close and remember their learning.  I have often heard these verses in reference to the Christian life, but that is far from truth.  These verses reference walking with God in wisdom.  Living life out of wisdom allows you to shine light in dark places.  You can see what others cannot.  Your viewpoint is such that few things cause you confusion or worry.  Solomon is referring to the learning that we all gain as we journey with Jesus.  We have moments along the way where the light is shone on a particular thing at a particular time and Solomon is saying, hold on to that and don't lose it.  If only we could grasp wisdom as we do knowledge or relationships, for example.  Those things actually seem to hamper and cause us to stumble, and we just grasp them tighter when they cause us to fall.  Alas, the human condition, so broken.  Gain the wisdom being given and hold on to it.