Wisdom sees life from a perspective we missed

Morning: Psalm 78:1-39; Genesis 45:1-15; I Corinthians 7:32-40

Evening: Psalm 78:40-72; Mark 6:1-13

Wisdom is rare. When Jesus demonstrates wisdom, they take offence at him. Perhaps they are surprised at how wisdom turns things upside down and reveals that something is missing in our perspective. Jesus’s disciples go out to preach repentance. Basically, they say: “Change the direction in which you look for happiness.” I heard wisdom yesterday from an epidemiologist. She said: ‘social distancing’ is best understood by imagining that you yourself have the virus and you’re doing your utmost to protect those you love. That’s the opposite of doing things to protect yourself, but it motivates you more, eh? ... Wisdom.