Battle Plan - Proverbs 24:5

"The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger." The following verse (vs. 6) provides insight into the application of this verse (vs. 5) in ancient times. The next verse advises not to go to war without an effective strategy because a good war plan can defeat even the strongest army. The proverb is applicable to us in the same way today. Although we may not be fighting in an actual war with another nation, we have many spiritual battlefronts in our lives: at work, at home, in our community, and in our nation. Wisdom is a mighty foe and in the chess game of life, wisdom defeats strength! When it seems that the opposition has greater strength--professionally, socially, politically, financially--you have a distinct advantage when you confront situations using godly wisdom instead of participating in a clash of personalities to see who has the most influence, prestige, or money to get their own way. When spiritual wisdom guides your behavior and actions rather than the force of your own will, you can achieve conquests and win victories through the events of your life for the Kingdom of God. "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness" (James 3:17-18).