Job 38:4
“Where was thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.”
What of Today’s Verse…
IN This mighty chapter, God seems to draw near to the perplexed and stricken soul, who sits brooding over the problems of human life, and points out that mysteries equally insoluble are above his head and under his feet; that he lives and moves amongst them. Man frets and despairs over a mystery forced upon him by sorrow and loss. He cannot interpret it, and is shaken to the heart; but the whole universe teems with mystery. Man cannot explain the creation of the world, the separation of sky and earth, and the reflex influences of the one on the other. Light and darkness, wind and rain, snow and ice, storm and sunshine; the instincts of the animal creation these defy man’s absolute understanding.
But who frets at the inscrutable mystery which enshrouds these natural phenomena! We use all of them, and make them serve our purpose.
We cannot be surprised, therefore, if we discover similar mysteries in God’s dealings with ourselves. He does not answer our questions by always telling us His secret reasoning’s. His thoughts and ways are as much higher than ours, as the heavens are higher than the earth, and we could not more understand His reasons than tiny children can the mysteries of human life. But behind all mystery the Father’s heart is beating, and a Father’s voice is pleading, that we should trust Him. Little children, you cannot understand, but you are infinitely dear to Me; I have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now; “what I do, thou knowest not now, but thou shalt know hereafter.'” Trust me, and “let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
Let us Pray:
O God, there are so many mysteries in the world, and in human life, and our eyes grow tired with straining into the darkness. Help us to believe in Thy unchanging love, and to trust where we cannot see or understand. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Joy
Divine power fills me with joy today.
Like waves in the ocean or birds in the sky, I am uplifted by divine power expressing through me. As I pray and go about my activities, God is the power that fills me with joy. Just as energy moves the waves and wind lifts the birds, this joy radiates throughout my being, filling me with energy and enthusiasm for life.
I find joy in simple things like spending time with a friend or enjoying the beauty of nature. I am aware of the simple, joy-filled moments and collect them as treasures. Joy shapes my thoughts and flows out into my conversations and actions.
I experience joy as the truth of my being and the divine energy in my life.
“Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.”–Psalm 63:7
