Isaiah 55:8-9
My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, said the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
What of Today’s Verse…
No matter how hard we try to perceive the awesomeness of God, he is still God and we are not. We must forever remember that the original and still primary, sin was to try to become like God in terms of knowledge and understanding. We are to know God, but we can never fully know everything about him. We are to take on his character, but we cannot approach his majesty, righteousness, or holiness on our own. This is both exciting and frustrating. But, the promise remains that one day we will be like him and see him as he is (1 John 3:1-3) and know fully even as we are fully known (1 Corinthians 13:11-12).
Let us Pray:
Tender Shepherd, thank you for being so patient with me when I cannot fully understand, and appreciate your holy and transcendent character. Thank you for sending Jesus so I can know you better and trust you to know me better than I know myself. I look forward to seeing you face to face when Jesus comes to bring me home. Until that day, please know I love you. In the name of Jesus I offer my thanks and praise. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Insight
I am open and receptive to God’s wisdom.
If I’ve asked for something in prayer, I must prepare myself to receive the answer. By opening my mind and heart to whatever the answer may be, I remain receptive to spiritual wisdom. It may come through a conversation with a friend, an informative book or even from the lyrics of a song. I may witness a brilliant sunset or receive a thoughtful drawing from a child. Regardless, I will feel a deep resonance and peace with the answer I receive, a closeness to God, as I realize this message was intended for me.
I connect with God in infinite ways, and I am guided. Remaining conscious of God’s presence, I recognize the answer.
Yea, if thou cry after knowledge, and lifts up thy voice for understanding. Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. –Proverbs 2:3, 5
