I would drink love constantly if I could, that and truth. There is much of it at Wisdom’s table– as much and more than I could ever drink. But it is very hard to take in. 

Mercy comes easily though in huge, beautifully ornamented metal goblets.  It is something like water, although much more pure.  It’s clear and always fresh; goblet after goblet of it can be had without end.  Righteousness is also like this but more like wine.  It comes in huge clear chalices, sweet and fulfilling. I can drink a whole one and most of another–although everyday my capacity for it grows; and the Lord always offers more. 

Faith is the most unclear. It comes in containers which look something like sewn leather pouches. A strap hangs across the outside, and on one end is a small metal tip and cap. Usually, I take a sip and discover there is more. There is something like a vapor inside. When it condenses it flows like a pure liquid. After drinking some and tilting the pouch back, or giving it a shake, more liquid forms and can be drank.

Truth and Love are the most amazing, though. Truth is like an apple of which I can only take a bite. I cannot accept much Truth at a time!  Sometimes I can only barely scratch the surface and taste the juice, and sometimes I can drink it only mixed with large amounts of mercy. Love comes in glasses like wine.  At first, I could only take a few sips, but now I can drink over a glass! It is this which I seek to drink most, because in being able to accept love, in accepting self love which the Lord gives, one can pour out love to others.  Through this we show obedience to God, and through obedience we are able to hear God.