THURSDAY, MARCH 26
1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror, dimly; but then, we will see face to face.
A God, and Yet a Man
A God, and yet a man? A maid, and yet a mother?
Wit wonders what wit can conceive this? Or the other?
A God, and can he die? A dead man, can he live?
What wit can well reply? What reason, reason give?
God, truth itself doth teach it; Man’s wit sinks too far under,
by reason’s power to reach it. Believe, and leave to wonder.
[Anonymous 16th Century English Text – Wit: n, understanding, intelligence, keen perception]
Trying to understand the ways of the world can be an impossible task. The words of this 16th Century English text teach us of life’s paradoxology. Few attempts to make things right are goals of some. While others of us watch the unfolding of time to fine truths. What is right for one is not necessarily right for the other. I wonder how it will all be resolved.
Today I’m confused. Hopefully tomorrow may bring understanding to this world of religious wars, unemployment, dishonesty and fear. Many of us are doing our part, doing unto our neighbors as they would help us. Though tenderness and understanding can calm today, how will tomorrows by faced? If reasoning is the answer, give us the reasons to stamp out the grieving and fear.
Today, hoist me upon the carousel horse and I’ll spin a bit. The reflective mirrors bring to my eyes smiles of laughter as the colored lights dance to the music. Tomorrow is grim. This recession, this circus, could whip us to new insights. We just have to decide to open our eyes and minds as well as our hearts.
If the man’s and the woman’s wit has sunk too far, may reason bring it back to life? There is a God, this Spirit, and this unknown, which watches and teaches us on our Earthly journey. Anxiously waiting for the tranquil time; I believe that reason’s power will reach all of us and leave to wonder those moments yet to be experienced in this lifetime.
Prayer: Grant that I gain an understanding to accept today and dream for tomorrow’s truths. Amen.
Carla Lamphere
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