“Yet they say to God, ‘Leave us alone! We have no desire to know your ways.” – Job 21:14

In early 1997, Nathan Zohner of Idaho Falls, Idaho, surveyed some 50 people about “dihydrogen monoxide.” His survey read: “The chemical compound dihydrogen monoxide has been implicated in the deaths of thousands of Americans every year, mainly through accidental ingestion. In gaseous form, it can cause severe burns. And, according to a new report, “the dangers of this chemical do not end there.” The chemical is so caustic that it “accelerates the corrosion and rusting of many metals, … is a major component of acid rain, [and] … has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.” Symptoms of ingestion include “excessive sweating and urination,” and “for those who have developed a dependency on it, complete withdrawal means certain death.” Yet the presence of the chemical has been confirmed in every river, stream, lake and reservoir in America. Judging from these facts, do you think dihydrogen monoxide should be banned?” Some 86% agreed it should be banned. Follow-up surveys at the University of Notre Dame, in Glasgow, Scotland and in Stockton, California yielded similar results. Interestingly, “dihydrogen monoxide” is more commonly called water (H2O)! Fourteen-year-old Nathan won the Idaho Science Fair by proving his project’s thesis: “How Gullible Are We?”

There are so many wonders the Lord wants to show us. But instead of seeking His ways, we tend to want to want to stay gullible and ignorant of His truths. Are you seeking to know God’s ways? Today in prayer, thank Christ for the wonders of this world and seek to know His ways.

“Ignorance is not innocence, but sin.” – Robert Browning

God’s Word: “Do good to your servant according to your word, O Lord. Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I believe in your commands.” – Psalm 119:65-66

By Peter Kennedy, Copyright 2002, Devotional E-Mail DEVOTIONS IN JOB pkennedy@devotional.com