Wisdom Digs Deep

Life's full of problems and yet, given the world we live in today, perhaps we've become all too accustomed to finding instant solutions. So, when you're faced with a problem that you just can't seem to get through, what do you do? During the early 20th century, much of physics was dominated by Newtonian assumptions. Many accepted them as unquestionable "facts," but Albert Einstein trained his mind to think beyond the surface, asking deeper questions about space, time, and light. His famous Theory of Relativity unveiled realities that had always been there, that had always been true, but had remained hidden. Einstein's genius was not in memorising what others knew but in seeking what lay beneath, exposing truth as it really is. That's great in physics, but this idea of going deeper … well, it's even more important when we come to the real issues we face in life. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. (NIV) Discerning people aren't content with what everyone else knows or takes for granted. They go below the surface, digging deeper to get to the real issues. Think about that sticky relationship you're involved in right now, or whatever conundrum currently confronts you, a problem that you haven't quite been able to work your way through yet. In this insta-world in which we live, we're always looking for quick fixes, easy answers. But sometimes you need to go deeper to get to the heart of the matter. Knowledge is there for those willing to search—it's God's glory to conceal a matter, and our glory to search it out. Pray into it. Dig into it. God will reveal it. That's God's Word. Fresh … for you … today.