I had never stopped to wonder how those huge window units are fitted. Until yesterday when I watched two guys plus a crane at work. Big suction clamps moved by a crane operator and his two buddies, that’s how.
There was a fair bit of “Up a bit” and “Left a smidge” as they worked (although it was a bit like playing with Lego). Eventually it was perpendicular- but I couldn’t see how it was fastened into place. Presumably there is a knack to that- or a very loud crash when the window yielded to gravity.
Skills and long experience are required. To acknowledge that is good manners. I certainly don’t want to take their place- but I’m glad the experts exist.
In years to come, the theatre now being renovated will be full of punters; and I’m pretty confident that few of them will be worrying over the windows. So much of our modern lifestyle is like this: our cars have computers to diagnose faults, our home/work computers can handle vast quantities of data, and our social system is dependent of that data. How many of us could program those computers? Or sort mechanical problems in our motors? We live happily enough with such mystery.
We can use some of the tools, and take advantage of the benefits of “high tech” without being able to understand the science involved. We may experience the occasional “Aha” moment, but we remain dependent on others.
Mystery is part of the fabric of our being. Knowing “about” something or someone does not mean we can comprehend the reason or meaning of existence. An example of this type of mystery would be the love of God. Believers can comprehend God’s love for us; but only to a certain degree. The depth of His love is an unfathomable mystery. While we know some things about the love of God, we certainly do not appreciate everything about it. It is truly a mystery.
God reveals mystery- most plainly through the Incarnation, death, and Resurrection of Jesus. Paul writes this: “God wanted his people throughout the world to know the glorious riches of this mystery- which is Christ living in you, giving you the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27 God’s Word)
It’s not just knowing about him: it is experiencing the reality of Divine Presence, Jesus with us, that answers our search for Truth and purpose- the meaning of life, especially our own existence and destiny. The best mystery is the one that leads to revelation. Aha!
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