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The Unsearchable Depth of God

Job 5:8-9 and Fontenelle Forest, Nebraska.

“But as for me, I would seek God, and I would place my cause before God; Who does great and unsearchable things. Wonders without number.” Job 5:8-9

God of Rich and Unsearchable Depth

In the book of Job, Job’s friends got a lot of things wrong when they attempted to explain to him why God allowed sickness and destruction to fall on him. But sometimes they did get things right. The same is true for us. Sometimes we have a correct view of God sometimes we have an incorrect view of God.

In Job 5:9 Job’s friend speaks truth when he says that God, “Does great and unsearchable things, wonders without number.” Our God is so deep and so infinite no one can ever know all there is to know about Him. The richness of God goes deeper and deeper. Even the angels do not know all there is to know about God.

We serve a great God! In eternity we will continue to get to know Him forever and ever.

Check out this video on the taking of this photograph.

A Different Look at Suffering and Glory

1 Peter 4:12-13 and the Stamens of a Lily, Bellevue, Nebraska.The pollen covered stamens of a yellow and purple lily, Bellevue, Nebraska. Bible I Peter 4:12-13 fellowship with sufferings

“Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” 1 Peter 4:12-13

From Our Suffering to His Glory

Many times things happen to us we just don’t like. Whatever the cause, we sometimes look to God and ask, “Why?” Most of the time we do not receive an answer. But when we look at things differently we see God’s glory in it.

Our sufferings here connect us to Christ as fellow sufferers. And the Bible call us to rejoice in our suffering because when we partner with Christ in His suffering we will also “rejoice with exultation” at the revelation of His glory which comes in eternity.

For biblical encouragement read all of 1 Peter 4.

God’s Light in You

Psalm 37:5-6 and a Cosmos Bipinnatus Flower, Sarpy County, Nebraska
Purple cosmos bipinnatus flower on black background and Psalm 37:5-6 God's Light Bible verse

“Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He will do it. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light and your judgment as the noonday.” Psalm 37:5-6

God’s Light

God reveals Himself to us in the things He has made. His creation gives us windows into His character. Even the simply things like flowers show us bits of God’s glory. As John Calvin wrote, “God revealed Himself and daily discloses Himself in the whole workmanship of the universe. As a consequence, men cannot open their eyes without being compelled to see Him.”

When we pursue Him, His light and righteousness shines through us to the world and people are “compelled to see Him.”

Read all of Psalm 37.

To learn more about my photography and speaking ministry visit www.thecreationspeaks.com. 

Shine Out of Darkness

2 Corinthians 4:6 and Sunrise Mahoney State Park, Nebraska.Sunrise above trees along Century Link Lake, Mahoney State Park, Nebraska and 2 Corinthians 4:6 BibleVerse of the Day: shine for God

“For God, who said, ‘Light shall shine out of darkness,’ is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:6.

Shine for Christ

Each morning the sunrise breaks the darkness. Darkness cannot exist where there is light. Light overcomes darkness. Christ shines light into the hearts of believers and breaks our darkness that we may shine His light to the world.

May we shine Christ’s light of truth and love to the world that the world may know Him. The world needs Christians to shine now more than ever. 

For godly inspiration read more about God’s light for Christians in 2 Corinthians 4.

In The Solitude of God’s Presence

Guest Post by John Freeman: Psalms 113:3 and Early Morning Light at Dead Horse Point, UtahBright green bushes sparsely top the cliffs Dead Horse Point, Utah in the early morning light. Bible verse of the day Psalm 113:3

“From the rising of the sun to its going down The LORD’s name is to be praised.” Psalm 113:3 (NKJV)

Solitude and God’s Presence

There is nothing like the solitude of an early morning in the Canyon Lands alone with God and His creation to give you a feeling of oneness with your Creator. As I was shooting this scene I could not help but feel His presence all around me as a song of praise sprung from my soul.

Read all of Psalm 113.

Thank you John, for the photo, verse and your thoughts. John lives in Colorado. You can see more of his photography at https://abbascreationsphotography.com/. The photo and devotion text are copyright © John Freeman. You too can be guest photographer.