Desideratum
August 16th, 2008 by DanielPosted in Ponderances
Why do we explore? Why do we have a fascination with the undiscovered, the unexplained, and the unexpected?
We have left Earth, we have cast our electronic eyes out into the unknown, we have harnessed the human genome, and yet, for any who take a walk in the woods or catch a brief sunset, the possibility for wonder does not end. The heavens do declare the glory of God. His presence is unavoidable, yet unfathomable.
And we want to know all about it. This is why
Man puts an end to darkness and searches out to the farthest limit the ore in gloom and deep darkness.
Humanity’s quest for knowledge is the God-given seed of the only truly fulfilling quest:
The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all he that he had and bought it.The search for knowledge of God’s creation is good and valid, but this other, spiritual pursuit will end in a far better place than we can now perceive.
O, how happy we shall be When we meet eternity!
4 Responses to “Desideratum”
By jerry cuchens on Sep 24, 2008
“His presence is unavoidable, yet
unfathomable” this could be the
most profound statement ever made
about God and his glory.
By outer space on Oct 14, 2008
We have left Earth, we have cast our electronic eyes out into the unknown, we have harnessed the human genome, and yet, for any who take a walk in the woods or catch a brief sunset, the possibility for wonder does not end. The heavens do declare the glory of God. His presence is unavoidable, yet unfathomable.
By arnold kitching on Oct 22, 2008
Man’s quest to confirm the theory of evolution leaves him awe inspired by the Greatness of God and all his creation !
By Samantha on Oct 22, 2008
this is really really pretty. Thongs like this fasinate me =D