Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible…. Hebrews 11:1-3
Hey readers, today is another one of my celebrations of little known, fun, and mostly useless facts! So, here goes.
On this date in 1927, Werner Heisenberg formulated the uncertainty principle. This fundamental concept in quantum mechanics states “that it is impossible to simultaneously know both the position and velocity of a particle with certainty.”
Why is that a big deal? Well, this concept shook many of the most renowned physicists in the world at the time. The atom was being explored and understood in amazing ways, but this concept confounded the scientific world (and still confounds me!).
The concept of “not knowing” is something that scientists accept, but it leaves them curious and even restless to find certainty. Science looks to find answers and it will not rest until explanations are found. Trouble is, there are often more questions than answers.
Accepting uncertainty is an act of humility, and an act of wisdom. Knowing that we do not know is a first step in learning and growing.
Of that, I am certain!
Prayer: Lord, we accept that there are many things we do not understand, but we do trust in your provision, Amen
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