“My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet” (Proverbs 3:21-24, ESV).

I was struck how many verses in Proverbs 3 reflect many other teachings in the Bible. One that stood out was Psalm 91, which talks about the one who dwells in the secret place as not being afraid of terror of the night, and how the angels will keep their foot from a stone that would cause stumbling.

That would equate walking in wisdom with dwelling in the secret place. Matthew 6 talks about the secret place as where God is and how we interact with Him by praying and fasting in secret. This isn’t the world’s wisdom that offers these blessings promised in Proverbs. It is God’s wisdom that is found in the secret place, in the place of abiding in Him, walking in the light of His ways.

Colossians 2 tells us that in God is all the treasure of wisdom and knowledge. Don’t turn to books and blogs to find your way in the world. You have the source of all wisdom. Go to Him in the secret place and learn from Him.