KNOWLEDGE

Mark 12:27
“He is not God of the dead but of the living. You are greatly misled.”
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I always make sure that I learn something new everyday. That is the beginning of knowledge – which is the discovery of something we do not understand (Frank Herbert, novelist).

As a child, I like reading books, especially history, arts and sci-fi books. On weekends, after hearing mass, my father would take me and my brother to National Book Store in Avenida (Rizal Avenue, Manila). As I can remember, that building has 12 floors, but only 6 floors are for consumers. The upper floors are offices and warehouse. Moreover, the first 5 floors are only for school and office supplies, which is not really my interest when going there. I would really go up to the sixth floor via stairs, for the books are located there.

Once I enter the place, it was like heaven for me – books and books and books. At that time, one can read through the books since it is not wrapped in plastic. So, until about 5PM, I would just be sitting there, reading and reading; fully engrossed and mesmerized. My knowledge and wisdom about the world grew in that place, week after week after week.

In our early Christian life, we are often being misled by the devil. He instill into our minds things that are in opposite with what the Lord Jesus has taught us. Jesus, Himself, experienced this when the Sadducees asked Him questions about resurrection, as if they are the expert on it. But Jesus responded in such humility and wisdom that everyone became quiet. For He is the true expert on resurrection, for He has lived it.

Increase your knowledge about our faith by reading the Bible everyday. Attend Sunday masses and services in your Church. Attend bible studies and meetings. You cannot grow by yourself alone. By accepting the gift of knowledge, you will truly grow in Christ.

Oh, Lord, give me the heart that listens, give me the hands that share, give me the words to encourage, the mouth that inspires. As You give me wisdom, so may I share this wisdom to others, may we eventually come to realize that our lives is not about us, but all about You, and You alone.

To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.