THE TRAGEDY OF IGNORANCE

’'Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart:”- Ephesians 4:18 (KJV)

While passing through a field where elephants were being raised, a man observed that those huge creatures were being held down by only a small rope tied to their front leg. The man in his curiosity decided to ask the owner of the elephants why these animals just stood there and made no attempt to get away. “Well,” the owner said, “when they were very young I used the same size of rope to tie them and at that age, it was enough to hold them down. As they grew up, they believed the rope can still hold them down, so they never tried to break free and became stuck right where they were".

‘’Better be unborn than untaught, for ignorance is the root of misfortune’’ (Pluto)

Ignorance is one of the greatest tragedies that can ever befall anyone on earth. The greatest enemy of freedom and progress is ignorance. Where there is ignorance, failure is inevitable. Ignorance magnifies our problems, causing us to see them as bigger than they really are. Blindness is one of the visible symptoms of ignorance (Ephesians 4:18). With ignorance, a tiny rope on the leg of our elephants will look like a mighty chain. Yes, ignorance is indeed a serious tragedy. 

"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" - John 8:32: 

In the above scripture, Jesus Christ says categorically that the only way to avert the tragedy of ignorance is to embrace or know the truth. Jesus Christ, the son of God is the truth (John 14:6). He came to break the grip of ignorance and restore the dominion mandate of man. Yes, by default, man was born to rule in the jungle of life like an elephant but may end up struggling to survive like a rabbit in holes if he refuses to embrace the truth. Man was born to run like a cheetah in the race of life but may end up crawling like a snail if he fails to connect with the truth. Those tiny ropes of sin and judgment which had already been broken over 2000 years ago may continue to hold man down forever if he refuses to respond to the call of truth. What a grievous blunder!

"I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’’ - John 14:6

Beloved, do you know the truth? Have you responded to the call of truth? Have you truly embraced the truth? If you have not, I urge you to do so now. Today is the day of salvation. And as you do, you will begin to experience true freedom and greatness that you are destined for.

This wonderful hymn below re-echoes the antidote to ignorance stated in John 8:32: 

THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE By Gail Allen

Do you know that man was made 

fine and strong and free 

Do you know it's true, my friend, 

and do you really see 

What a lot you have to give, 

if you know it, make it live.

See the truth, show the truth, 

be the truth, yes, know the truth 

And the truth shall make you free. 

Do you know how wonderful 

man is meant to be 

Is it true for you, my friend, 

and is it true for me 

Then it's true for ev'ry man, 

show Him ev'ry way you can 

Seek the truth, sow the truth, 

speak the truth and know the truth 

And the truth shall make you free.

Do you know that God is good 

then you have the key 

Glorify the good, my friend, 

in the world you see 

Love the truth for all you're worth, 

let its glory fill the earth 

Give the truth, bring the truth, 

live the truth and sing the truth 

And the truth shall make you free.

As you embrace the truth, your journey in circles shall end this day and you shall be greatly empowered and positioned to excel beyond expectations in Jesus name. Amen.

Good day and God bless you.

Maranatha!

Bro. Okanlawon Taiwo

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