SEE

 

Write From My Heart

October 18, 2021

SEE  to perceive mentally; understand {as in, I see your point.}

Job 38:1-3 Then the LORD answered Job out of the storm. He said: “Who is this that darkens my counsel with words without knowledge? Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.”

Job 40:3-5 Then Job answered the LORD: “I am unworthy—how can I reply to you? I put my hand over my mouth. I spoke once, but I have no answer—twice, but I will say no more.”

Job 40:6-7 Then the LORD spoke to Job out of the storm: “Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me.”

Job 42:1-6 Then Job replied to the LORD: “I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. You said, ‘Listen now, and I will speak; I will question you, and you shall answer me.’ My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.”

            The Bible is not considered nor labeled as a science textbook. Yet its pages are full of accurate scientific information. There is no mention of scientific data that is incorrect. One of my favorite passages to read is Job chapters 38-41 and each time I read those chapters I marvel at the wonders of science and nature created by our Heavenly Father. Like Job, I stand amazed at things I do not understand and things too wonderful for me to know or fully comprehend.

            The interaction between the LORD and Job is something worth taking notice. Speaking when one does not understand is not an excuse justifiable with the Lord. The Lord told Job, you shall answer me—in other words, lack of knowledge, wisdom, or understanding will not get you off the hook. Today’s excuse might be “idk” (translated “I don’t know”), but it would appear that excuse will not be sufficient when we stand before God. I think I am beginning to see why (i.e., understand or catch a glimpse of). While we may not have adequate knowledge, wisdom, or understanding; we are to place our trust in the ONE who does. Nothing less will suffice.

Psalm 8:1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Deuteronomy 4:39 Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.

Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

Psalm 32:10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the LORD’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.

Psalm 84:12 O LORD Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in you.

Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…

Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

            When Job finally began to understand and realize the holiness and majesty of God Almighty, he came to only one conclusion: repentance! Where does our understanding of God lead us? Like Job, I bow humbled and repentant before God Almighty and ask him to guide me in understanding those things that seem too marvelous for me to grasp. I may not have wisdom, but I know and trust the ONE who does!