Jesus is our Wisdom (1 Cor 1:30). We must love (Sir 4:12), seek out (Sir 4:12), hold fast to (Sir 4:13), serve (Sir 4:14), obey (Sir 4:15), hearken to (Sir 4:15), and trust (Sir 4:16) Jesus, our Wisdom.
As we relate to Jesus, our Wisdom, He will instruct and admonish us (Sir 4:11). He will bring fear and dread upon us and discipline us (Sir 4:17).
If we pass these tests and our hearts are "fully with" Jesus, our Wisdom (Sir 4:17), we will:
However, if we fail the tests from Wisdom, we will be abandoned and delivered "into the hands of despoilers" (Sir 4:19).
At our Confirmation, a bishop or his delegate prayed specifically for us to receive the Holy Spirit's gift of wisdom. It is extremely important for us to accept this gift and use it wisely. Only the wise are ready for Jesus' Second Coming (see Mt 25:2ff). Seek Wisdom.
| PRAYER: | Father, send the Holy Spirit to me so that I will seek wisdom more than I seek pleasure. |
| PROMISE: | "Those who love Your law have great peace, and for them there is no stumbling block." –Ps 119:165 |
| PRAISE: | Mary chose to be single for the sake of the Kingdom of God. She has offered hospitality, counsel, and Scripture teaching to many over the years. |
Reprinted with permission from Presentation Ministries, a lay association of the Catholic Church that focuses on evangelization and discipleship through Bible teaching, daily Mass, the charisms of the Holy Spirit, and Small Christian Community. Their ministries include:
· One Bread, One Body
· Daily Bread Radio Program
· Annual Bible Institute
· Discipleship Retreats
· Guadalupe Bible College