Journal 13/01/24

I think today I am to learn that I don’t need to have all Christian doctrine figured out. I don’t need to completely understand God and the Bible. And it’s better to dwell a while in the unknowing, as it’s a place of humility, recognizing that the truth isn’t within myself, but I must trust God to reveal the truth to me as and when I need it. Sometimes this desperation within me to have everything figured out immediately is an obstacle to receiving wisdom from God, as it often means I fill my gaps in knowledge with my own theories and human wisdom. It is much better for me to live in dependence upon God, being comfortable with not knowing everything, but also trusting that he will provide the wisdom and understanding I need when I need it. The unknowing is a reality of my life, and for me to accept that is to accept the truth. This is a good posture for me to have before God.