But this manner of meditation a man hath not always when he would, but only when our Lord will give it. Unto some He giveth it all their lifetime by fits, when He visiteth them; some men being so tender in their affections that, when they hear men speak or think themselves of this precious Passion, their hearts melt into devotion, and are fed and comforted thereby against all manner of temptations of the enemy, and this is a great gift of God. To some men He giveth it plentifully at the first, and afterwards withdraws it for divers causes, either if a man grow proud of it in his own eyes, or for some other sin by which he disableth himself to receive the grace; or else our Lord withdraweth it, and all other devotions sometimes, because He will suffer him to be tried with temptations of the enemy, and thereby will dispose a man to understand and feel our Lord more spiritually, for so He saith to His disciples: It is expedient for you that I go away from you, for except I go the Holy Ghost will not come. (John Climacus)

The church has taught, as does Climacus that, "Christ is the power of God and the endless wisdom of God." I do not dissent.

But it is from Jesus that I more often receive intimations of grace.

God is ineffable. The Holy Spirit is - at least for me - coy and mysterious.

Jesus is recognizable, accessible, and always ready with an example, analogy, or other help to understanding.

I perceive that God has given great care in finding diverse ways to communicate endless wisdom. In Jesus - and for me - God found an excellent way.