Wisdom often seems elusive – something not quite of this world – and the wisdom of God most mysterious of all. We say things like: God’s ways are mysterious, the unfathomable love of God. However, our readings this week (Ninth Sunday after Pentecost. Proper 12 [17]. 1 Kings 3:5-12; Psalm 119:129-136; Romans 8:26-39; and Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.) suggest that wisdom is indeed difficult to attain but is hidden in plain – under our very noses and feet! Sentence: “Your decrees