A few weeks ago I learned something that I probably should have come to know around twelve years of age. It likely could have saved me some time and money over the years. However, no one taught me and I didn’t have a reason to look into it until recently, so I lived for decades in an uninformed state.
There’s nothing I can do about that. But now that I know, I can make changes and act upon my newfound knowledge.
We only know what we know. I don’t expect my students to be able to solve problems in their schoolwork until after they’ve received instruction. That’s one of the reasons we look to people ahead of us in the faith for wise counsel—they’ve likely faced what we’re going through and know a little something about leaning on the Lord to get to the other side.
This principle can help when our decisions don’t turn out the way we expected. There’s always more information that we can find out later, but did we make the best decision that we could with the information we had? Did you ask the Lord and follow His leading? If yes, then we can have assurance that even if things don’t go as planned, we’re still on the right track. It can bring peace to give ourselves grace for not knowing everything.
There is, however, Someone who does know everything. He’s known all of His works from the beginning of the world (Acts 15:18), and nothing can take Him by surprise.
When we’re wanting to learn something or seeking direction, there is no one better to ask than our Father, the Almighty God. He promises to give wisdom to those who ask for it (James 1:5). Let’s not spend too much time worrying about what we know or what we don’t know. Let’s choose instead to rest in the knowledge of the One who knows, who cares, and who loves you. He is trustworthy. With Him there is no lack.
I’m trusting Him as I wait for His plans unfolding in my life. I don’t know what’s around the bend, but He does. He knows for you too. Let’s keep walking one day at a time, with our hearts open to Him. He’ll let us know when the time is right.
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This is so true! And better to learn late than never!
Yes, you’re right! A good thought to add. 🙂