The older I get the more I am confronted with my ignorance. I suppose that is likely not an unusual observation. Another thing that frustrates me is my very limited capacity to learn. It has led me to be more discriminating in my choices of reading. There is much to learn, but in the end some learning is rather useless. While it may be interesting its value is questionable other than a topic for conversation. I think that this may be one cause for this statement from the apostle Paul:
Philippians 3:7-8But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
For Paul there was a hierarchy of knowledge. Some things were just more important to know. At the top of that “food-chain” of knowledge was his acquaintance with and familiarity with God.
Last Sunday we spoke of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit and I have come to realize that our lack of appreciation with that reality is often due to our regrettable ignorance of God and our inability to recognize Him. Imagine meeting God on the street and not recognizing Him! Imagine His taking up residence in the believer and the believer not being aware of His presence!
The Psalmist said, “…be still and know that I am God.” We could all benefit from some stillness and a fuller knowledge of God.
