Friday, May 29, 2026

Scripture

“We walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

Reflections

For years, it had been a mystery how bumblebees are able to fly.  In the 1930's, the French entomologist August Magnan asserted that it was against the laws of physics.

We’ve been able to figure out the aerodynamics of birds in flight.  We've been able to create our own means of flying in the air; Boeing 747s and supersonic jets.  We’ve walked the moon.  Still, it wasn't until about 2001 when the Chinese scientist, Lijang Zeng, and his team were able to explain the flight of bumblebees.

There is much within this life that we do not understand.  People are hard at work trying to find answers.  Still, we will never come to the point when we will fully understand everything.

Even the greatest of scientists acknowledge this.  The more they come to know, the more they realize they do not know.  There is so much more that goes beyond their experience of human exploration.  This is why scientists can be some of the deepest faith-filled people one will ever encounter.

We do not pretend to have all the answers, but we do trust in the One who does have all the answers.  We walk by faith, not by sight.

Prayer

Lord God who transcends my understanding, thank you for revealing yourself to me as a God of love.  Help me when I struggle to understand.  Grant me a strong measure of confidence in you in all things.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10