Hey Mina,
I read this verse today, and I read it in a different way, b/c of the comments you wrote on my wall!! :) I never really focused on the word "knowledge" in this verse, but now I see it in a whole new light!! :) All the things we see in this beautiful creation, well, nature specifically (not things flawed humans have created), are ways for us to KNOW God exists. We can learn more about Him and His character through these things... how He lovingly cares for all plants and animals..and they were each made SO beautiful- we can know that He will take care of us, as well. :) And even in studying these things in the academic sense, in Science- we have KNOWLEDGE right there in our hands, that God exists..I can't even imagine rejecting God if you know the complexities of nature..
Here's the verse (it's a popular one, but seeing it differently ONLY b/c of the word "knowledge"..WOW!):
"The heaven's declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge." -Psalm 19:1-2
Anyways, I think maybe you're right- that knowledge is a starting point for faith, but I think that ultimately, your HEART is what makes you believe. :) B/c these scientists, with all their knowledge, have everything it takes to believe, but they don't have the faith in their hearts. :) So, you're right that it's a combination of heart, soul and mind. :)
Well, love ya, ttyl!
~Audrey
Mina has spoken some wisdom into my heart..and made me see things in a new light. :) I always just saw my acceptance of Christ as a heart-action, and never really saw how knowledge was a part of it. I mean, it doesn't seem very logical to believe in God, and a human being sent down from Heaven to be God's son. I mean, all of these things aren't very logical to me. But, I think what I have come to find, is that- you definitely CAN have knowledge as part of the faith journey. Knowledge that this beautiful world around you was created, miraculously, by a flawless being. Yes, we humans can really screw things up, but ultimately, everything keeps flowing and cycling on. The world doesn't end just because we screw up. People die, wars happen, and we are destructive and violent and sinful, but God keeps this world going and going, and He helps restore everything and brings peace to our hearts, after all this horrible stuff. We are able to come to Him humbly, and thank Him for everything- even the pain and suffering, because ultimately, these horrible things only bring us closer to Him. They make us turn to Him, and weep at His feet, and pray He will heal us. There will be healing rivers in Heaven..Eden will be restored. Here is the verse I recently read:
Revelation 22:1-5
Eden Restored
1 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever.
I love this verse!
Well, off I go to get some work done! :) I'll try to start blogging again..gradually..haha! :) Have a good one~
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