The words of Lady Wisdom are some of the most beautiful in the Old Testament. She was God's assistant, creating the world and all that is in it. Right from the beginning, she was at God's side, rejoicing in the inhabited world and delighting in the human race. The Scriptures often associate the feminine with God. There is not a hint of negativity in this passage - God absolutely delights in the world and in people. We should remember these words when negativity threatens to overpower us or we have a dark view of the world. God delights in us; all is good.

That is evident in the grace that God grants us and the Spirit that God pours into our hearts. Even the suffering and struggle that we experience in this world God uses for our benefit - if only we allow him. God is absolutely for us, not against us - everything in life is intended for our good.

If that were not enough proof, we have the promise of Jesus that everything that he has from the Father he shares with us - if we are open and ready to receive it. The Spirit that he gives us will lead us into all truth. We are not alone, nor are we without what we need to navigate through this life with a fair degree of peace and happiness. To be a follower of Jesus - a true disciple - is to share in the Lord's Spirit and wisdom. But it doesn't happen unless we seek it and open ourselves to the gifts that God intends for us.