February 16, 2016

SEEKING WISDOM

Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 LXX

Wisdom is radiant and unfading
And is easily perceived by those who love her;
For she is found by those who seek her.
She comes upon those who long to know her beforehand.
He who rises early in the morning to seek her
Will not grow weary,
For he will find her sitting at his gates.
For to think deeply about her
Is the perfection of discernment,
And he who keeps watch for her
Will soon be free from worry;
Because she goes about seeking those worthy of her,
And she appears to them favorably in their paths
And meets them in every thought.

Encouraging Words

Our early Church Fathers taught that the Wisdom referred to in the Old Testament is none other than our Lord Jesus Christ. If you read this passage and replace every occurrence of "Wisdom" with "Jesus" and every occurrence of "her/she" with "Him/He", then you will see the profound power in what results. Glory be to God!

     Jesus is radiant and unfading
     And is easily perceived by those who love Him;
     For He is found by those who seek Him.
     He comes upon those who long to know Him beforehand.
     He who rises early in the morning to seek Him
     Will not grow weary,
     For he will find Him sitting at his gates.
     For to think deeply about Him
     Is the perfection of discernment,
     And he who keeps watch for Him
     Will soon be free from worry;
     Because He goes about seeking those worthy of Him,
     And He appears to them favorably in their paths
     And meets them in every thought.