As much as we know there is still much, we don’t know! As I grow in the Lord and know Him more fully there is much, I realize that I don’t know.
Let’s remember that the churches in Rome had Gentiles and Israelites who were dividing over traditional mindsets and beliefs. As we continue in Romans, we will see how important unity is within the church. “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35
Paul goes on to explain (the church) is grafted into the branch (Israelites). He challenges Gentiles not to be prideful in their faith because some Israelites were rejecting the Messiah and it’s within the power of God to reconcile those who are currently rejecting Him. (That also goes for that person who you think is beyond repentance). One day the time of Gentiles will come to an end, and we will see a revival of Israelites come to the Lord.
Then the Bible says, “Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! “For who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” “Or who has first given to Him And it shall be repaid to him?” For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.” Romans 11:33-36
As much as we think we do know there is so much we don’t. We are finite beings, and He is an infinite Father. What’s most important is knowing more of Him and His heart for others. Search the Scriptures, know them, meditate on them, memorize them but not for knowledge’s sake. Do it for the sake of knowing Him more. The more we know Him the more humility we will see in our own lives and the more love we are able to offer to this world.
- To Know Jesus. To Live on Mission.