Tuesday 29 November 2011

Need God to Know God


Scripture:  In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, "I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will. 22 All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." Luke 10:21-22

Reflection:  When something is hidden it creates an inquisitive spirit.  Even children will often break a fascinating toy or gadget in order to see what is the mechanism at work.  Perhaps a grown up will be able to discerningly open and study and may even find the rationale behind the working of an instrument or a gadget.

The capability of the grownups to independently seek things is their very folly. A child may learn from a grown up on how and what to do but a grown up often seeks the truth in mysteries independently. 

The worst mistake a grownup makes is in seeking the mystery of God independent of God as if one will be able to find it apart from God.  Even a St. Thomas Aquinas proof is not enough unless God opens up our mind and hearts to understand; for he has hidden these things from the wise and understanding.

Therefore, the humble prayer of faith, which seeks the truth with God’s help, is the key in one’s search for God.

Prayer:  Lord, teach me your ways that I may know you and your saving grace.

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1 comment:

  1. Jesus said. " I tell you the truth,no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3

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