Knowledge Lost To Time

I was thinking what a shame it is that no one else will have my knowledge. They might, if they read some of my works, but for the most part, knowledge goes to the grave with each of us and it's up to each of us to increase in our knowledge and to impart it to others.

Ecclesiastes 1:11 states; There is no remembrance of former things, nor will there be any remembrance of the things that are to come, by those who will come after.

Our job is to learn the truth, for it is the truth which will set us free. And then, teach that truth to others, that they too, can be set free.

God tells us to redeem our time. He means for us not to waste a moment. To redeem our time means to understand sin and resist it. It means to walk wisely and live holy, in all areas of our life. To exchange the mess we’re in, for a life of holiness; a life worthy of the sacrifice Jesus made as we endeavour to become daily, more and more like Him. We become comparable to Him, congruent with His ways, to the point that others will see Jesus in us, where the work of our hands reflect the work of His hands.

When we can look in the mirror and see Jesus, we know at that point we are Jesus; Jesus on the earth today, just as he was two thousand years ago. Sure, we may not look like Him, but our attitudes and actions reflect His very being.

We need to pass our knowledge along. As much as we can, it's up to us to inform the world of God, of His love, His goodness, His provision. That is our calling. Whether we work, or we don't, we're to bring all to Christ, by the life we live, being an example for others to follow.

Ecclesiastes 1:18 goes on to say; For in much wisdom is much grief. And he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. Ecc 1:16; For there is no more remembrance of the wise than of the fool forever.

So, why attempt to attain wisdom, since all the days will be forgotten and all it does is bring grief; the grief of knowing no one else will have this knowledge of ours? Forgetfulness is part of our nature. Action is instigated based on our prior knowledge, but if we forget that knowledge, where does that leave us? This is why we turn to God, so as to attain the wisdom of the Ancient of Days. In this way, we can never forget, for the Ancient of Days has all wisdom and we access that wisdom through prayer and worship, through a heart turned and tuned into God.

Daniel refused to let go of His faith. It almost cost him his life and he still ended up in the lion’s den.

Daniel was a powerful magi and prophet, refusing to compromise his beliefs, while living in Babylon. Babylon fell and yet the magi continued, right up until proclaiming the birth of Christ and beyond. Do we know for sure that the magi in the day of Jesus, were related to Daniel the Magus? No, not through historical records, but it is interesting that Babylon fell, due to their lifestyle and yet the magi continued to flourish in the 500 or so years after Babylon fell and before Christ was born. One can’t help but consider the discrepancy between the two; one gone, one flourishing.

Daniel taught that Jerusalem would be rebuilt and the Messiah would come. If he was teaching that, do we not think he was passing along information to future generations? When we turn to God, our life is blessed to a thousand generations and in that is all the knowledge and wisdom of God, passed down to future generations.

Teach your children well. Be a light bearer of truth. Don’t just muddle along in life, but seek the wisdom and righteousness of God, that you and your household will be blessed; your children, your children’s children, to a thousand generations. It’s a promise in the Bible and one we as believers, can stand upon.

Deuteronomy 7:9; Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments.

Compare the above verse to this… Exodus 20:5; You shall not bow down to them nor serve them (carved images – see vs 4). For I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation of those who hate Me.

Beautiful people, start today. If you’re part of the anti-Christ (any one not for Christ is anti-Christ), if no one has ever told you this truth, start now and change the direction of your family line. Start a new direction for your descendants and stop all this negativity, upon which satan the evil one, brings you.

If you will follow God, you will see blessings come your way. I’m not just saying this for the sake of it. I’m saying it, because I’ve seen it happen in my own life and in the life of other family members who rose to the occasion. If you follow God and don’t quit, you will be blessed, you and your children and your children’s children, just as the Good Book promises.