Discovering What God Knows
I have been monitoring throughout the day the final day of the Colorado legislative session. This is always an interesting day at the Capitol. It is probably one of those days that I don’t miss, although the formality of the end of the session and the final gavel that brings the session to a close is a special moment.
Our weather has continued to be overcast and rainy, though not as bad as the past few days. I did get out to the fitness center and got in a good workout today. I am continuing to work on some possibilities to be involved in some governmental relations work for various entities.
BIBLE VERSE FOR TODAY… “It is God who takes water from the earth and turns it into drops of rain. He lets the rain pour from the clouds in showers for all human beings.” Job 36:27,28
“He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth, and its people are like grasshoppers…” Isaiah 40:22
My observations today might fall into the category of “Bible trivia” rather than something insightful or inspirational. I do find it interesting when the Bible reveals what science has discovered long before it was “figured out” by man. This was especially true when I read the verse above from the Book of Job. After doing some quick research it seems that Job lived at least 300 years before the concept of the “water cycle” was “discovered.” Yet we see a perfect description of water being “taken from the earth” (which happens through evaporation) and returning to the earth in the form of rain.
We see that it was centuries later when the debate about the shape of the earth was still an issue of debate. Is the earth flat? If you sail to the far extremities of the earth will you “fall off?” God’s prophet Isaiah said, the Lord “sits…above the circle of the earth…” I even like the perspective of “people like grasshoppers.” While I’m sure people had the perspective of the “earth below” from a mountain top, I’m not sure if they were so high that people looked like insects.
When discoveries are made regardless of how great and earth shattering, it is no surprise to God. He does know everything! And when those who place their trust in Him seek His wisdom and knowledge, I believe the Lord can help in not only directing our life, but in the issues that we deal with in life.
I recall an account of an engineer years ago who was working on a malfunctioning aircraft. He felt that the Lord directed him to an electrical panel where the problem was found that had confounded the team for hours is not days.
I’m thankful that God is not just a “Sunday God.” When we realize that the Lord is concerned about what concerns us, it will allow us to seek Him perhaps in ways that we never considered. Perhaps you will be encouraged to seek the Lord’s wisdom and understanding when it comes to the issues of life. Whether relationships, challenges in your work, or the creativity needed to dream, God’s dreams. I believe the those who believe in God as the creator should be the most creative and insightful individuals.
As you open your heart, you might just discover what God already knows.