‘We find everywhere in this world the traces of a revealed God, and of a hidden God. Revealed enough to strengthen our faith, hidden enough to try our faith.’ – Philip Schaff
In an age where worlds of knowledge are available in our pockets, mystery is unacceptable. But for all our books, educational institutions, research, and breakthroughs, our discoveries will never find the edge of a boundless God.
‘Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).’ Faith requiring full understanding is no faith at all. But faith that does not compel a wrestle towards a life further up and further in makes our faith and our lives thin and small.
Those encounter the Invisible made Visible (Col 1:15-20), are never truly the same. They can echo with Job, ‘I had heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you… (Job 42:5).’ Be ready, those who wrestle in faith will grow… but will also be left with a limp of reality.
God, thank You that You have chosen to reveal Yourself – in Your Word, in creation, in people, and in Christ. Help us to wrestle well with the things we do not understand, not passive submission, but the wrestle of seeking You with our whole hearts. Thank You that when we seek You, we will find You. We are humbled, and grateful. In Christ’s name, amen.
Wrestling,
AB