Where to Turn with Life’s Tough Questions
For now
we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I
know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. - 1 Corinthians 13:12
Oliver
Wendell Holmes, Sr. was a doctor who became very interested in the use of ether
to anesthetize patients who were having procedures done. So in order to better
understand its effects, he decided to administer it to himself one day. He
found himself in a dreamy state and awoke believing he had suddenly grasped the
key to all the mysteries of the universe.
He was
unable to recall what he had learned, however, and decided to put himself under
again with a stenographer by his side to record whatever he said. Coming out of
the daze, Holmes asked his stenographer if he’d said anything that might give
insight to the mysteries of the universe.
The
assistant looked down at her notebook and read, “The entire universe is
permeated with a strong odor of turpentine.”
It’s
seems that more than ever today, people are asking deep questions about the
universe. And if you’re not looking in the right place for the answers, you
might just come up with something quite silly.
Every
answer we seek in life will ultimately be found in Jesus Christ, who gives us
full access to God the Father. So instead of chasing the next spiritual fad,
rest on the solid rock of Christ and trust that your deepest “whys” and “whats”
will find their answers in Him.
Prayer
Challenge
Ask God
to give you faith and patience that your deepest questions will eventually find
their answers through Jesus Christ.
Questions
for Thought
If you
could ask God one question, what would it be?
What do
you think are the dangers of taking our deep questions anywhere else but to God
through His Son, Jesus?