There is More

 

 “We don’t focus our attention on what is seen but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but the unseen realm is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18 TPT)

The Earth’s crust is the thin, outer layer on which we live. It accounts for less than 1% of the thickness of our planet. The interior of the Earth is very deep. Much of what we know about geology is limited to the parts that are accessible to humans. Our current information about the density of our planet comes from studying earthquakes, surface minerals, gravity, magnetic fields, and the flow of heat from inside the Earth. Humans are naturally more curious about the visible, even when it can only be seen through telescopes. Thus, we are eager to learn more about stars and galaxies light years away. We rarely think about the unknown parts at the core of our existence. 

Similarly, we spend most of our waking hours focusing on the visible world around us. We work, play, eat, drink, buy, sell, amass, and amuse ourselves. The cycle of production and consumption enslaves us. We seek affirmation of our worth from the community by following prescribed rules of behavior and comparing ourselves with others. We cannot imagine that there could be more to life than these tangible comforts. 

The Kingdom of God is much thicker than what is visible and tangible. There is more to life than the highs and lows of human experience. Heaven is not ‘out there’ beyond the stars. God dwells deep within the core of existence. It is good to focus our attention on the unseeable realms. We may never comprehend more than a miniscule part of all there is to know about God. Yet, it is good to acknowledge the depth and width and volume and density of the Almighty.