MORE BEYOND
“ But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”- 2 Pet. 3:18
“In Valladolid (Val-la-do-lid), Spain, where Christopher Columbus died in 1506, stands a monument commemorating the great discoverer. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the memorial is a statue of a lion at the base of it, where the Spanish National Motto is engraved.
The lion is reaching out with its paw and is destroying one of the Latin words that had been part of Spain’s motto for centuries. Before Columbus made his voyages, the Spaniards thought they had reached the outer limits of earth. Thus their motto was, No More Beyond. The word being torn away by the lion is no, making it read, More Beyond. Columbus had proven that there was indeed more beyond.”
But let’s talk about the discovery itself. While we all agree that that Columbus “discovered” American, we also know that he did not explore all he discovered. While he came into contact with the shores he knew nothing about the great rivers, majestic mountains, etc. There was so much more beyond that was yet to be discovered. Even so, it is the same with those who have discovered Christ. While they know Him as their Lord and Savior there is much more yet to be learned and experienced. Those who have come to Him are to learn of Him and follow after Him, that they might be like Him!
Regardless of how many years you’ve been saved or how much you know, I can safely say there is more beyond! Of His person and work, we never know all until that great day when we shall be with Him and like Him. As long as we are on this earth we are to “grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ”( 2 Pet. 3:18). The second we stop we are backslidden. Since none of us have yet to be perfectly conformed to His image all of us should be always progressing in that direction. Are you? – HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
