When you hear the word "wisdom," what comes to mind? The wise old owl? Those painful teeth that appear when you’re a teenager? A stack of books? Maybe you think about ancient Greek philosophers. Or you might picture a grandparent or a mentor who always gives good advice. We associate wisdom with old age. When we say that someone is “wise beyond her years,” we imply that it's unusual to find wisdom in young sources.

Paul writes to the church at Colossae, a young church – just a kid – not old enough to be wise. Despite this, Paul knows by their love that they are filled with the Spirit, so he prays that they would also be filled with wisdom.

Paul doesn’t want the “wise old owl” kind of wisdom for them, though. The wisdom that comes from the Spirit is active and dynamic – it will shape their lives and bear fruit in the form of good works and a growing knowledge of God. Where do we find this kind of wisdom in our lives?

by Meredith Shaw from d365.org