Human Wisdom

Tax season has descended upon us and I am completely unable to comment with any amount of knowledge, on the massive math problems and supposedly logical “fill in the blanks” on the forms, in preparation of the filing procedure.  I am totally intimidated by the whole process, yet can’t escape it!  Thank goodness there are those who honestly can master the “beast” and those who even enjoy being, “death slayer!”

Another area where I feel totally inadequate is on the subject of UFO’s.   I was reading recently about a person who questions, yet leans towards, the belief of UFO’s.  I admit, I’ve never seen one, and won’t claim to be wise enough to even have an intelligent comment on the subject!

It seems, however, there are areas in the US who have reported UFO sightings. One such incident in Tennessee describes a person being chased by two UFO’s while on a rural paper delivery route.  It seems he saw the unidentified objects, lost power to his cell phone and car radio.  The objects seemed to follow him.  When he slowed down, the UFO’s slowed down.  After a while, when the UFO’s finally left, he pushed the button on his cell phone, had power and service.  While this incident completely rattled him (it would have me, as well!), there are those who contend these sightings are usually explained through some natural or man-made occurrence.

 Logically, I agree with those who believe UFO sightings ultimately can be explained, but I really don’t know for sure!  I do know, however, regardless of how wise any of us are, whether it be taxes, UFO’s or any other subject, human wisdom is frail and not totally in “the know!”  There is much discussion on how the world was created (and vastly different depending on religious views), how our bodies are so intricately made, how seeds can grow into just the right plant, how the planets, stars and sun know just where they belong in outer space so our Earth doesn’t freeze or fry, or how as humans, we are filled with emotions, have a need to nurture, and desire our children to reach their God given potential. 

            Our daily lives require we use our minds to fulfill the needs necessitated by simply being alive and taking care of ourselves and our loved ones.  Yet often, even in this environment many people have difficulty. There are some who have amassed great wealth and seemingly have the means and capabilities for all things, and still fail at relationships causing their entire world to fall apart. 

            So, where does this leave our “human wisdom?”  This knowledge, or lack thereof, leaves us with a great need for wisdom greater than our own, and its something we must diligently seek.  We are weak, and even in areas where we seem to have strength, are fragile and frail compared to what we are able to achieve.

            So, I challenge you to reflect on whatever “problem” you are facing.  This could be the ideal time to seek wisdom ---through faith and from those who are more knowledgeable than us.