Monday, May 26, 2008

A Quest for Truth

My truth quest began at an early age but it never went anywhere.
In recent times I feel that I am making progress. But as Paul said in 1 Corinthians 3:2 – “I gave you milk to drink, not solid food; for you were not yet able to receive it. Indeed, even now you are not yet able.”
Now, I hope I am getting closer to what the writer says in Hebrews 5:14 – “But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”
Why would I want to document my quest for truth for anyone who might venture to read about it? Or, to document my quest and nobody read it.
Either way I am not concerned because God will see them. Then again, maybe someone will read some of my thoughts and complete his, or her, own salvation because of this effort. God will provide.
I feel that this effort will probably cause me to learn more than I teach. Therefore this is sort of a selfish endeavor. Effort causes learning.
I figure that I will be corrected often - but that too causes learning.
My efforts will be beneficial if for no other reason than for me to finally be able to express myself in my ramblings.
I feel much more secure with the written word than with the spoken word. I guess that my mind sometimes stays a few sentences behind my mouth. Sometimes my fingers on the keyboard get that way too but it is easier to control through this medium.
I think the lag time between mind and mouth has kept me from being the witness I could be for Jesus.
Maybe this print medium will be where I can do the work of the Lord?
I am not a Bible scholar. I say that because my weaknesses are obvious. My failures are probably like most everyone else’s failures.
Maybe I will write something that may if nothing else cause you to think about your eternal destiny if you don’t already have a “ticket.”
Joe

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