Like many others, I have been meditating on Psalm 24 this year. Each verse, much like the verses of Psalm 23, offer nuggets of wisdom to ponder. I was struck by verse two of chapter 24, "For He has built it upon the seas. He has set it upon the rivers." (NLV)
In speaking of the world, Kind David knew something that was unearthed not long ago. As recently as 2014, scientists discovered huge reservoirs of water stored within ringwoodite located about 400 miles beneath the Earth's surface. These subterranean oceans possess three times more water than the total of the oceans on the surface. This finding is not only fascinating but has also evoked new questions about the Earth's water cycle.
King David's utterance was not just a poetic nicety, but actually a valid statement.
Last week, I touched on Job's revelation, which hinted toward gravity, a completely foreign concept of his day.
The Bible has always offered truths before scientifically proven by man. I learned of one older example from my fifth grade biology class. My teacher, a devout Catholic with ten kids, gave us the disclaimer that the Big Bang theory was just that...a theory. He boldly declared that, "If God wanted to hand place every star in the sky or cause a big explosion to do it all at once, God was still the Creator of our universe." This same teacher taught me that bacteria was discovered in 1676, which confirmed the proper washing techniques, quarantining of the sick, handling of dead bodies, and waste removal laid out by Moses in the book of Leviticus.
Modern neuroscience explains Romans 12 with self-directed neuroplasticity. We litterly can be "transformed by the renewing of our minds." In the quest to reprogram ourselves we need to take advantage of when our brain is producing the most alpha brain waves. This happens when coming out of a meditative state or when we first wake up. Checkout Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Psalm 5:3. These scientific and Biblical facts are good news for anyone who wants to improve their attachment style or work on any mental or emotional issue.
Such facts fuel the apologetics that defend the faith. But I want to focus on something else. We, as God's people, are entrusted with His mysteries before mankind as a whole.
Think of that!
Jesus said to His disciples, "I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you." (NIV)
Can you think of a time God revealed something to you? Chances are it wasn't through an audible voice but perhaps through scripture, or in the words of a trusted friend, or maybe it was just a knowing.
When words settle in your heart and spirit differently than the norm, it may just be God communicating with you!
What a privilege!
Jesus shares what He learned from the Father with His friends. We are talking about the All Powerful God imparting knowledge to you! Are you listening? Do you take time to respond when you sense an inkling from heaven? Are you self aware enough to know when a thought or feeling did not originate with you?
If so, have you received a mystery? Have you shared your revelation with others???
I would love to hear what God has revealed to you. Consider Matthew 10:27, "What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs."
If you haven't received anything noteworthy in awhile or ever, take time to ask and listen. He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
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