It is all in God's hands.
Job responds to Zophar. Job reminds Zophar that he is not all knowing and all wise. "Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and wisdom will die with you!" (vs. 2) He reminds Zophar and us that all is in God's hands. It is a reminder that God is the only all knowing - all wise - and He is in charge. Even though we may claim to know that God has done mighty and marvelous things, that is not the same thing as trusting God. Acknowledging that there is a god is not the same as trusting Him with our lives and indeed all that exists.
There is a difference between acknowledging that a God greater than ourselves exists and has brought the world into being and actually trusting our lives to God's hands. Usually, my response to someone who says "I believe" is one of two things:
1. What is it that you believe? That usually stumps them. Most often I am told what they don't believe. Things like: You don't have to go to a church to know God. You can know him by just being in his creation. Well, that is not what scripture says. Scripture tells us that faith comes by hearing. When was the last time a tree told you that Jesus died so that you might live? Creation might give us a glimpse of His glory and indeed Romans 8, tells us that all of creation groans in anticipation of the glory of God to be fully revealed. Yet, creation cannot tell you of how much God our Father loves you and is with you, for you, always.
2. My second response (and this usually goes out to those who I am closest to) is from James 2:19. "Even the devils believe and tremble." The demons know that God exists and they know enough to tremble before Him, because they do not worship Him above all things. This response usually ends the conversation. But, I use it, anyway, and let it in God's hands for the Spirit to do the rest.
Just because you acknowledge that a god, higher than you exists, does not mean you have knowledge and wisdom. The only one who is all knowing and all wise is God, our Creator and Redeemer. Get to know Him. Have a real relationship with Him. Trust your life in His hands.
God's Peace - Pr. J.
Job responds to Zophar. Job reminds Zophar that he is not all knowing and all wise. "Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and wisdom will die with you!" (vs. 2) He reminds Zophar and us that all is in God's hands. It is a reminder that God is the only all knowing - all wise - and He is in charge. Even though we may claim to know that God has done mighty and marvelous things, that is not the same thing as trusting God. Acknowledging that there is a god is not the same as trusting Him with our lives and indeed all that exists.
There is a difference between acknowledging that a God greater than ourselves exists and has brought the world into being and actually trusting our lives to God's hands. Usually, my response to someone who says "I believe" is one of two things:
1. What is it that you believe? That usually stumps them. Most often I am told what they don't believe. Things like: You don't have to go to a church to know God. You can know him by just being in his creation. Well, that is not what scripture says. Scripture tells us that faith comes by hearing. When was the last time a tree told you that Jesus died so that you might live? Creation might give us a glimpse of His glory and indeed Romans 8, tells us that all of creation groans in anticipation of the glory of God to be fully revealed. Yet, creation cannot tell you of how much God our Father loves you and is with you, for you, always.
2. My second response (and this usually goes out to those who I am closest to) is from James 2:19. "Even the devils believe and tremble." The demons know that God exists and they know enough to tremble before Him, because they do not worship Him above all things. This response usually ends the conversation. But, I use it, anyway, and let it in God's hands for the Spirit to do the rest.
Just because you acknowledge that a god, higher than you exists, does not mean you have knowledge and wisdom. The only one who is all knowing and all wise is God, our Creator and Redeemer. Get to know Him. Have a real relationship with Him. Trust your life in His hands.
God's Peace - Pr. J.
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