Sayings of the Wise # 21 - Arm Yourself with Counsel & Strength Proverbs 24:5–6

 Saying 21 | Arm Yourself with Counsel & Strength

Proverbs 24:5–6 (NASB 1995)

“A wise man is strong,

And a man of knowledge increases power.

For by wise guidance you will wage war,

And in abundance of counselors there is victory.”

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🌸 Intro — The Training Session

Lady Wisdom gathered four women in a bright open room with a large banner stretched across the wall that read:

“WISDOM TRAINING ACADEMY: Strength for the Battles of Life.”

The women entered — each carrying her own kind of strength, her own kind of struggle.

Lady Wisdom smiled.

“Daughters, every one of you is fighting something — a battle of patience, a battle of confidence, a battle of endurance, or a battle of focus.

Today’s lesson is simple: You don’t win battles by emotion or willpower alone.
You win them by wisdom, counsel, and strength that come from God.”

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💡 Meaning of the Saying

Lady Wisdom pointed to the verse on the board.

“A wise man is strong — that means strength begins in the mind before it shows in the muscles.

And a man of knowledge increases power — wisdom multiplies strength because it teaches you how to fight, not just why.

‘By wise guidance you wage war’ — that’s strategy. Don’t rush into life’s battles without consulting God or godly people.

‘In abundance of counselors there is victory’ — this means you were never meant to fight alone.”

💬 Matthew Henry said, “A wise man, by the strength of his reason and the experience of others, is truly strong.”

💬 Charles Spurgeon added, “He that will not be counseled cannot be helped. But he that seeks wise guidance shall not be overthrown.”

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🕊 Lady Wisdom’s Teaching

“Daughters, strength is not loud — it’s learned.
Counsel is not weakness — it’s wisdom.

God gives us three layers of strength:
🛡️ His Word — our unchanging truth.
🤝 Godly Counsel — voices that correct and confirm.
💞 Inner Discipline — the courage to apply what we’ve learned.”

She paused and looked at each woman.

“You’re all in training — not for show, but for survival.”

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💬 The Four Women Speak

🌿 1️⃣ The First Woman Spoke Quietly:

“I’ve always avoided confrontation. I thought strength meant aggression.
But now I see that quiet resolve, guided by wisdom, can be stronger than shouting.
I’m learning that staying calm under pressure is also a weapon.”

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💎 2️⃣ The Second Woman Looked Thoughtful:

“I used to overthink every decision, afraid of making the wrong one.
But I’ve realized that godly counsel doesn’t remove responsibility — it strengthens it.
Now I listen, pray, and move forward with peace.”

🌸 3️⃣ The Third Woman Spoke with Energy:

“I love people and ideas, but I sometimes leap before I look.
Lady Wisdom taught me that enthusiasm without direction is energy wasted.
Now, before I start anything new, I ask — ‘Lord, who should guide me in this?’”

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💪 4️⃣ The Fourth Woman Smiled Boldly:

“I thought asking for help meant weakness — but I was wrong.
Godly counsel doesn’t shrink my strength; it sharpens it.
Victory isn’t solo — it’s shared with those who walk in wisdom.”

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✨ Lady Wisdom’s Reflection

Lady Wisdom clapped her hands softly.

“Well done, daughters.
Today you’ve learned that real warriors aren’t those who fight first —
but those who listen, plan, and move in unity.”

She pointed to the banner once more:
“By wise guidance you will wage war.”

“Life will give you battles — but you don’t fight them alone.
Stand shield to shield. Pray together. Plan wisely.

The Testudo was powerful because every soldier protected another.
Wisdom works the same way — we cover each other in counsel, prayer, encouragement and love.”

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🌿 Lesson Takeaway — Wisdom Wins Wars

“Strength without wisdom is noise.
Wisdom without counsel is risk.
But strength + wisdom + counsel = VICTOY.”

“By wisdom a house is built… and by wise counsel you wage war.” — Proverbs 24:3,6

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🌸 Closing Encouragement

Lady Wisdom smiled as the women prepared to leave.

“Daughters, every battle you face — at home, at work, or within — can be won through wisdom.
Seek God’s counsel first, surround yourself with wise women,
and never mistake silence for weakness or gentleness for defeat.

Go forth, strong and steady — trained, tested, and triumphant.”

Reflection Question:

Which woman’s journey in the skit reflects most like your primary temperament?

Go Deep:  What “shield” (Prayer, Counsel, Scripture, or Unity) do you need to lift higher this week?

A great day to all!