MARVELS OF THE MAKER
Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of His understanding.
Isaiah 40:28 (NLT)
As a child, I loved lying on the grass at night, gazing up at the stars. Even now, I am still filled with wonder at the vastness of the universe. I love to be in my hammock in the woods and stare at the vastness overhead. How could something so immense exist? The stars, distant galaxies and the seemingly infinite sky speak to the greatness of our Creator.
Isaiah reminds us that the same God who placed the stars in the sky and crafted the earth is everlasting, never tiring and never confused. His wisdom is beyond our comprehension, and His strength is limitless. Yet, despite His grandeur, He cares for us individually. The God who made the universe knows us intimately.
This became real to me during a particularly stressful season of my life. Juggling work, family and personal struggles left me feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. I remember sitting outside one evening, looking up at the stars, and feeling small compared to the universe's expanse. But that night, I also felt a sense of peace. If the God who sustains the universe never grows weary, then surely He could handle my burdens, too.
Are you carrying burdens that feel too heavy? Take heart in knowing that the God who never grows weary is holding you. His power is unmatched, and His understanding of your situation is deeper than you can imagine.
APPLICATION: This week, when you feel overwhelmed, go outside and look up at the sky. Let the vastness of God's creation remind you of His strength. Surrender your worries to the One who never grows weak, and trust that He is in control.
PRAYER: Lord, help me to remember that You are, in fact, Lord of all. Help me trust You in every circumstance, especially when I feel overwhelmed. In Jesus' name, amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?