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Archaeologists, scientists, and regular folks like us have one thing in common. Whether dinosaur bones, medical cures, or ways to stretch a dollar, we get excited over a new discovery. It’s never taken much to excite me. Growing up in rural Arkansas, soft drinks were luxuries, even when they cost a nickel. We drank Kool-Aid. Now, after 3/4 of a century, I discovered what The Kool-Aid Man never revealed: to clean dishwasher stains, run a cycle with lemon-flavored Kool-Aid; it also works to clean toilets! Impressive, huh?
Wisdom can bring discovery. Age or pride must not keep us from wisdom. The Bible offers it free to help with life’s challenges (family, faith, finance, friends, etc.). Solomon said sound advice calls out in the street and the markets. In other words, wisdom is everywhere, yet Solomon asks how will people respond? With limited space, here are 3 examples of how people can respond to wisdom’s voice. They’re labeled A, B, C. I’ll begin with Group A.
For 25 years, I drove the same route from my home to my office. On that route is a 2-mile stretch that includes 2 schools and the following:
- Signs announcing school zones, school zone times, and reduced speeds.
- Stripes painted across the road alerting to school zones.
- A large flashing digital sign showing your speed and warning of radar monitoring.
These are examples of wisdom calling out, urging drivers to slow down. For 25 years, at least once every week when school was in session, I passed a patrolman issuing a ticket to someone whose response to wisdom’s voice was to ignore it. Now, for Group B.
Some people discover wisdom after finding success. They followed certain principles then later discovered they had been following wisdom taught in the Bible. Here are 3 examples:
- A successful owner treated customers and employees as he wanted to be treated.
- A worker gave more than the minimum in a job and received raises and advancement.
- An owner left a life of laziness, averted bankruptcy, and saved a business and family.
Each person discovered their success was based more on God’s wisdom than their wisdom. Now for group C, the best (and sadly) the least common response to wisdom.
This group seeks wisdom, listens to wisdom, and follows wisdom. They value common sense and wise counsel. They evaluate before they act, and they read the warning signs before speeding through danger zones. This group understands a person is precious and money is a tool, and they keep them in that order. For example, Group C can be seen in your mirror.
The Best Team Ever is founded on prayer, preparation, study, training, and concern for others. Wisdom never sleeps, always reminding us of the thrill of discovery: a client makes great progress and smiles; a client’s breakthrough brings tears; a hard-shelled family member softens; you hear the words, ‘Thank you!’ Oh, the thrill of discovery! Now, listen to wisdom’s voice one more time: you are a blessing to The Best Team Ever.
And, remember you are greatly loved!
–Jackie Chesnutt, Chaplain and Emotional Support Coach for Myers-Davis (3/9/2026)
