Friday, December 27, 2013
Proverbs 8: 22-30
Hidden in the intricate collection of literature and story
which is the Scriptural foundation of our faith, patterns may be
discerned by those who are familiar with the words and ideas
of the Old and New Testaments.
Take a moment and find the eighth chapter of the Book
of Proverbs, our reading for today. Holding onto that place,
turn to the first chapter of the Gospel according to St. John. Start to
read the portion of Proverbs appointed for today at verse 22. Now
turn to the Gospel of John and keep going back and forth until you
have read through the first five verses of the Gospel.
The Wisdom referred to in Proverbs and the Word which
is central in the Gospel become personalized as John writes,"...in
him was life and the life was the light of all people." ( verse 4).
Wisdom, Word, Light are all images which are used to
give insight into the creative mystery, which is God.
As followers of Jesus, we continually seek to be
guided by God's Wisdom.
As followers of Jesus, we have discerned, as St. John
writes in verse 14, "...the Word became flesh and lived among us,
and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son,
full of grace and truth."
As followers of Jesus, we are called upon to live as children
of the Light, radiating joy in our identity.
Do we ?
How do we seek to be guided by God's Wisdom ? How do
we discern the presence of Jesus in our lives ? How do our lives radiate
a joy which is rooted in our faith ?
The simple reality is that there is not one answer which will
deal with the diversity of our life experiences. Our answers are as
unique as we are.
As you reflect on today's reading, I invite you to seek to
discern and define your own response to the questions which have
been raised.
My prayer is that your reflections will grant you greater wisdom
as you joyfully celebrate the light of faith glowing in your life.
-The Rev'd Canon Christopher Pratt
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