I Extrapolate a Creator
Scientists extrapolated the atom from theory and then the building blocks of the atomic structure, and later found the evidence to prove them. Today we can now photograph an atom and smash them into even smaller particles.
I extrapolate that there is a Creator. How may I do this? Because much evidence points to that as the truth. From time immemorial, the intellect of man has picked up on these evidences, despite the distractions to the contrary. Paul said it like this: “That which may be known of God is manifest in them. For God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead.” Rom. 1:19, 20. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament sheweth His handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech; night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.” Ps. 19:1-4.
What evidences? What has God showed us of Himself? The beauty and usefulness of creation, the design and the order.
But is the design and order perceived as such, merely due to the natural result of the evolving human brain—its ability to adapt to its surroundings and accept them through familiarity, even to treasure them and find joy in them? Is it simply perceived to be beautiful and useful, orderly and by design? Or is it truly so—and able to be detected and appreciated by our higher order of creation, designed with our happiness in mind when it all came from the Creator’s hand?
It is the height of human pride to say that all that is seen to be beautiful is not beautiful in its own right, but only because it is perceived to be so by the great, artistic capacity of the human! Rather, creation is beautiful, it is utilitarian, it is orderly, it follows a design. It suits all the needs and wants of man and of the animal kingdom which is not exactly asthetically enclined.
But why does modern man have such difficulty beholding the invisible things of God manifested in creation? Because they are only understood through faith and love. “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom...but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I AM the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.” Jer. 9:23, 24. “See ye indeed, but perceive not. Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy and shut their eyes: lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.” Is. 6:9, 10.
We can only understand the deep things of life through the heart—faith and love. Using only the intellect, science becomes falsely so called, and the students get involved in an endless round of learning without arriving at the truth. Like the color blind person viewing a picture of a number made of colored bubbles from a background of a different color of bubbles─he doesn’t see anything of significance, while others with color vision see the number staring him in the face!
I saw a picture a while ago. It was a collage of many, many small photographs. There was a common theme of marine life running through each photo. But the real purpose of the collage could only be seen by stepping back and beholding the whole thing. Over the dark water of the bay surrounded by snowy mountains, stood the big, dripping tail of a whale, just before it slipped back into the icy depths.
The real meaning would have been missed if a scrupulous examination of each small photo was all that was done. Periodically, in our studies, we need to step back and find out what direction we are pointing─toward God or diverted from Him, even slightly. We can be assured that there is more to creation, and to this life, than meets the eye. If we will entertain faith also we will verily arrive at the whole truth, the truth about God that will set us free.
I extrapolate that there is a Creator. How may I do this? Because much evidence points to that as the truth. From time immemorial, the intellect of man has picked up on these evidences, despite the distractions to the contrary. Paul said it like this: “That which may be known of God is manifest in them. For God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead.” Rom. 1:19, 20. “The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament sheweth His handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech; night unto night sheweth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.” Ps. 19:1-4.
What evidences? What has God showed us of Himself? The beauty and usefulness of creation, the design and the order.
But is the design and order perceived as such, merely due to the natural result of the evolving human brain—its ability to adapt to its surroundings and accept them through familiarity, even to treasure them and find joy in them? Is it simply perceived to be beautiful and useful, orderly and by design? Or is it truly so—and able to be detected and appreciated by our higher order of creation, designed with our happiness in mind when it all came from the Creator’s hand?
It is the height of human pride to say that all that is seen to be beautiful is not beautiful in its own right, but only because it is perceived to be so by the great, artistic capacity of the human! Rather, creation is beautiful, it is utilitarian, it is orderly, it follows a design. It suits all the needs and wants of man and of the animal kingdom which is not exactly asthetically enclined.
But why does modern man have such difficulty beholding the invisible things of God manifested in creation? Because they are only understood through faith and love. “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom...but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth Me, that I AM the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.” Jer. 9:23, 24. “See ye indeed, but perceive not. Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy and shut their eyes: lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.” Is. 6:9, 10.
We can only understand the deep things of life through the heart—faith and love. Using only the intellect, science becomes falsely so called, and the students get involved in an endless round of learning without arriving at the truth. Like the color blind person viewing a picture of a number made of colored bubbles from a background of a different color of bubbles─he doesn’t see anything of significance, while others with color vision see the number staring him in the face!
I saw a picture a while ago. It was a collage of many, many small photographs. There was a common theme of marine life running through each photo. But the real purpose of the collage could only be seen by stepping back and beholding the whole thing. Over the dark water of the bay surrounded by snowy mountains, stood the big, dripping tail of a whale, just before it slipped back into the icy depths.
The real meaning would have been missed if a scrupulous examination of each small photo was all that was done. Periodically, in our studies, we need to step back and find out what direction we are pointing─toward God or diverted from Him, even slightly. We can be assured that there is more to creation, and to this life, than meets the eye. If we will entertain faith also we will verily arrive at the whole truth, the truth about God that will set us free.
posted by David | 9:47 PM
1 Comments:
Pilgrim,
Thanks for your comment. I just noticed today why I never saw anyone, as I supposed, reading my posts. All the comments were on hold, waiting for me to publish them. So I am much happier now, but also hopeful that I haven't offended anyone by my lack of observation.
I am publishing and answering those ten comments hanging in cyber limbo! I will try to shorten the posts. You aren't the only one to mention it. Thanks!
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