In his confessions St Augustine tells the tale of his search for God, which at the beginning was not truly a search for God. His journey began with love of wisdom and it patiently followed the difficult path leading eventually to the discovery of God. This is what today's reading from "Wisdom" is about. We may be searching for God in our daily life, but to be touched by God demands first the groundwork of a deeper love of the truth and a grounding of the authentic life. It is not enough to have a lamp says Jesus; you need oil. It is not enough to say that you believe or that you have faith, just because you are a christian. You need the oil that energises the soul and keeps you going. Faith alone won't spare us from becoming weary, from doubting, from giving up. It is wisdom that ultimately makes the big difference. It is wisdom that prepares us remotely to do the sensible thing at the right time.
