Rina's musings

As Christians we go to church, fellowship with other Christians, and do all the things expected of us. We read, pray, and attempt to share our faith with others. Doing these things is fine and is what the average Christian is expected to do. But how about our own spiritual life? Do we see the things of God from the ‘ground level’? We have the tendency to put God in a box. But do we really understand who God is?
I walk out of my house and I can see my entire neighborhood from my front yard. I know that if I look at the same neighborhood from the roof of my house I would get and entirely different view and be able to see more things clearly. If I was to get higher, I would get a view of a much bigger picture. I think it’s the same with the things of God. If we can continue going higher in our spiritual lifes we’ll begin to see the things of God in the bigger picture and begin to take God out of the box. Our understanding begins to expand. Proverbs chapter 2 vs. 1-4 says that IF we do certain things … then verse 5 comes into play. “Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God”. But ONLY after we’ve done the first 4 verses. Understanding the fear of God and finding the knowledge of Him comes only through moving into a higher place in our spiritual lives. Doing Proverbs ch. 2 vs. 1-4 …
Does that make sense?