Frankly.. I Dunno

You would think the older I get and the longer I have been a Christian the less questions I have regarding my faith.  Well, it just is not working out that way in fact I have more questions now then at any point in my life.  

Let me very clear though.. questions are not necessarily doubts.  In the same way for example I have questions on how my high speed wireless internet connection works does not mean I doubt it work.. in fact I put my browsing faith in this not seen nor really understood my wi-fi wonder.  In a similar way I am ok with unanswered faith questions as I trust in the goodness of my God much more than my wi-fi connection.

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So back to matters of faith.. Here's a dozen doozey faith questions of mine.  My questions may be your questions, or not.

Q: Was the world created in a literal 7 days, or a figurative 7 days where each day represented a much longer time period?  
Q: On the 7th day did God set aside Sunday for rest only.. or rest and football?
Q: Where do the dinosaurs fit in?  Did Adam name them or Fred Flintsone?
Q: Where did Cain's wife come from?
Q: Should I believe in an old earth, or young earth?
Q: Evolution, where does this fit in with the creation story if at all?
Q: Sewing together fig leaves.. how did Eve keep them from bunching on her Singer Sewing machine?
Q:  How old is too old for building an Ark?  Noah was over 600 years old while his sons were still spry 100 year olders.  How did the local desert OSHA balance the obvious concerns regarding safe Ark building guidelines without appearing discriminatory towards these VERY senior citizens builders.

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  Q:  How did Noah board all the animals let alone herd two cats? And what do we mean by  ALL the animals?  Other of my boarding concerns are self evident when it was time to board Lions, Tigers, and Bears.. OH MY! 
Q: Old Abraham and Old Sarah being the proud parents of .. the entire nation of ISRAEL? REALLY?
Q: Jacob marries the wrong sister?   Was Jacob outrageously nearsighted, or outrageously buzzed by like 50 light beers before he said I do.
Q: Solomon has 700 wives?  Seems like God would have nudged Solomon gently telling him he was over the marriage limit by about 699.  And after how many marriages did Solomon have to give up his wisest man in the land title?
Q: Jonah in the belly of the fish?  Sounds like a whopper of a fish story to me.
Q: The story of Job?  No, wait I can relate to that one. 
Q: Jesus feeds the 5,000 with a few loaves and a couple fish.  I believe it but like a magic trick I would like to watch Jesus hands closely to see how he did it.

                                      Now finally my big question outside of Bible stories..

Q: Do only those who believe in Jesus go to Heaven?  This is what I have always been raised to believe and I know the gospel is the great news that we must share.. BUT what about Romans 1:20 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; so that they are without excuse:

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Of course as I often do.. I mix real questions of mine along with 'silly' questions (and images) of mine, and you might think they are all silly.  Oh Jeff of little faith.. BUT no matter our questions I believe all answers are only obvious to our creator.

Isaiah 55:8-9 For your ways are not my ways, or your thoughts my thought says the Lord.  For as the Heavens are higher than the Earth, so are my ways than your ways, and my thoughts than yours.

I love that scripture.. it gives me peace (not a copout) for my questions.  Also there is a worship song 'Good Good Father' by Chris Tomlin which shares the message of God's perfect love  in balance with God's all knowing ways described in Isaiah 55:8-9.

"Good Good Father"  <-- click here to listen
Oh, I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like
But I've heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you're pleased  ...   And that I'm never alone

You're a Good, Good Father
It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are
And I'm loved by you
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am

Oh, and I've seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we're all searching
For answers only you provide
Cause you know just what we need
Before we say a word

You're a Good, Good Father
It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are
And I'm loved by you
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am

Cause you are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us

Oh, it's love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
As you call me deeper still [x3]
Into love, love, love

[x3:]
You're a Good, Good Father
It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are
And I'm loved by you
It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am
You're a Good, Good Father
(You are perfect in all of your ways)
It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are
And I'm loved by you
(You are perfect in all of your ways)
It's who I am, it's who I am it's who I am

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Never ever be afraid of your honest faith questions, but I also want to enourage each of you to not let your unanswered questions injure your faith.  Pursue God, pursue answers, study God's word, research apologetics, and prayerfully seek truth.

In the end realize whatever you choose to believe will require faith and .. faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1. May God bless you on this journey to know him better.
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Jeff

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