Knowing God's Greatness

Job 11:7-8

“Can you fathom the mysteries of God?  Can you probe the limits of the Almighty?  They are higher than the heavens—what can you do? They are deeper than the depths of the grave—what can you know?

In this passage of scripture, Job ponders the “mysteries of God” and the “limits of the Almighty.”  Earlier in his writing Job also says of the Lord, “His wisdom is profound, his power is vast….He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.” (Job 9:4,10) When we are convinced of the greatness of God, we find purpose, power, and peace.  

The world tells us that our life will be best when we accomplish, become beautiful, become wealthy, and attain possessions. However, the richest depths of life are found not when we are striving and in control, but rather when the knowledge of His greatness leads to our humility. Aware of our lack, convinced of our inability, humbled by our smallness.  Without the Sovereign God, we are nothing and we have nothing.  The quality of our lives and the amount of our ability will be greatest when we are most convinced of our smallness - and His greatness!

I believe that the heart of God must smile when we meditate on His power and mystery.  I believe that He is pleased when we live our lives in an attitude of reverence; fully in awe of who He is and fully aware of our nothingness without Him.