Ecclesiasticus - The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach

Growing up in a catholic family and in an all girls' catholic school I was really not exposed to the Old Testament as much as the New Testament.  But in the last few years, I have begun to appreciate the Bible more and I find that the book of Ecclesiasicus or Sirach is so applicable to every day life.  This book as I was told is found in the Catholic Bible so if you have not read one, I am sharing with you and how I parallel it to everyday life.

Sirach 1: 1-10  In Praise of Wisdom

    

    All wisdom is from the Lord,

        and with him it remains

             forever.

    The sand of the sea, the drops of

              rain,

       and the days of eternity - who

              can count them?

   

   The height of heaven, the 

            breadth of the earth,

        the abyss, and wisdom

             - who can search them

            out?

   

  Wisdom was created before all

            other things,

        and prudent understanding

           from eternity.

  The root of wisdom - to whom

          has it been revealed?

       Her subtleties - who knows

          them?

  There is but one who is wise,

          greatly to be feared,

       seated upon his throne - the

           Lord.

  It is he who created her;

       he saw her and took her 

            measure;

       he poured her out upon all his 

            works,

       upon all the living according to

            his gift;

       he lavished her upon those

           who love him.

We are always told that people who are old are usually very wise because they have seen it all and experienced it all!  But I totally agree that what wisdom we have is from God and that God can grant wisdom on anyone who believes in the Lord.  For example, you can view this video of this 8 year old preacher boy from Indonesia.  I strongly believe that he was given the wisdom and gift from God to preach the Word at such a young age and he talks with such wisdom about the problems of Indonesia.  Click here to view the video and judge for yourself how such a young child can have such wisdom if not from God!