Ecclesiastes Series
Who is like a wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, And the sternness of his face is changed. Ecclesiastes 8:1
The wise man is a noble man. He knows his God … the God of love. He sees the cleansing blood of Christ and the beauty of His righteousness.
The wise man is a noble man. He knows himself for what he was: weak without his God, sin-laden and lost, desperate and in need.
The wise man is a noble man. He knows himself for what he is: strong in Christ, forgiven, saved, full of hope and blesséd.
The wise man is a noble man. He knows and glorifies His Lord. He beholds the divine hand in the day and sees God's presence in the night.
The wise man is a noble man. Though poor he is rich. Though weak he is strong. Though unlearned he interprets the truth.
The wise man is a noble man. His wisdom makes his face shine, for joy is his companion and peace accompanies him through pain and pleasure.
The wise man is a noble man. He is a blessing to his neighbor. He serves both friend and foe. He is like his God.
The wise man is a noble man. His death is the door to life. From earth, he ascends to his God, for his God is his Redeemer.
Wisdom's highest, noblest treasure,
Jesus, lies concealed in Thee;
Grant that this may still the measure
Of my will and actions be,
Humility there and simplicity reigning,
In paths of true wisdom my steps ever training.
Oh, if I of Christ have this knowledge divine,
The fulness of heavenly wisdom is mine.
The Lutheran Hymnal 366:5