Wisdom is radiant and unfading, and she is easily discerned by those who love her, and is found by those who seek her. She hastens to make herself known to those who desire her. One who rises early to seek her will have no difficulty, for she will be found sitting at the gate. To fix one’s thought on her is perfect understanding, and one who is vigilant on her account will soon be free from care, because she goes about seeking those worthy of her, and she graciously appears to them in their paths, and meets them in every thought. ~ Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16

Wow, a second reading of the passage is attention-grabbing. Rise early. Seek freely. Be vigilant. Remain available.

Do you ever remember reading this passage? For many of us, the book Wisdom of Solomon will be foreign – it’s from the Apocrypha, which since the 19th century does not usually show up in Protestant Bibles. I like what this online OLLI document says:

“Like the “begats” in the Bible, some of the hidden books would put almost anyone to sleep. Others will keep you on the edge of your seat.” ~ James L. Crenshaw

As you see Apocrypha books show up in the Lectionary listings in the weeks ahead, maybe this will prompt a reading of a few lines? If so, maybe you’ll end up with edge-of-your-seat experience … or a solution for insomnia? 🙂

ACTION: In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, may we rise early; seek freely; be vigilant; remain available.

Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!

Lectionary Texts for this Sunday, November 12, 2017:

• Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 and Psalm 78:1-7
• Wisdom of Solomon 6:12-16 or Amos 5:18-24 and Wisdom of Solomon 6:17-20 or Psalm 70
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
• Matthew 25:1-13