The Wisdom of Solomon

A dear friend of mine is being ordained on Saturday. She asked me to preach, and I'm honored to do so. Her text is Wisdom of Solomon 7:26 - 8:1. Do you know it? I confess I didn't, but I have come to adore it:

"For she is a reflection of eternal light, a spotless mirror of the working of God, and an image of his goodness. Although she is but one, she can do all things, and while remaining in herself, she renews all things; in every generation she passes into holy souls and makes them friends of God, and prophets; for God loves nothing so much as the person who lives with wisdom. She is more beautiful than the sun, and excels every constellation of the stars. Compared with the light she is found to be superior, for it is succeeded by the night, but against wisdom evil does not prevail. She reaches mightily from one end of the earth to the other, and she orders all things well. "

Isn't that beautiful? Wow.

My sermon is about the paradox involved in Wisdom and the emptiness we need to know true Wisdom. It was a joy writing it.

I'm praying for my friend. May her special day be a true blessing for her. I know without doubt that she will be a blessing for the church.

Comments

Jennifer said…
What a wise woman for asking you to preach. I hope you'll post your sermon.
You are a very gifted writere...and preacher, too, I imagine!
Unknown said…
What a gorgeous passage! Blessings to the preacher and the ordinand.
Jan said…
Blessings to you both. anyone you affirm must be excellent!
Diane M. Roth said…
I didn't know it either!
Rev SS said…
I'm with Jiff ... your friend is wise for asking you to preach, and I hope you'll post the sermon. Blessings to both of you on this holy day!

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