“Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.” (Ps 147:5 AV)
No explanation is needed here! Pretty easy to understand, yet hard to at the
same time. How do we comprehend
something infinite? The implication is
the power of God is just as infinite as His understanding. It’s like route 86 in the southern tier of
New York. A pretty drive, but it seems
to go on forever. This road runs from
Erie, PA to about the center of the state of New York. It runs through some scenic areas, but there
are no cities to see. No towns to speak
of. That is until you reach
Corning. We used to drive this road when
returning from home to Chicago. You can
avoid all the toll roads in N.Y. which can be a bit pricey. The downside is a road that seems to never
end. The road is hilly enough to avoid
mirages. But I can imagine what that would be like. Driving down a straight road with only a mirage
in front of you has to be boring beyond compare. No reference point. No input.
Just a road that goes on forever with no end in sight. This is about as close as we can get to what
infinite means to us. To continue with
the illustration of Route 86, this highway threads its way through the foothills
of the Appellation Mountains. There is
plenty of scenery. It is not boring at
all. If you enjoy nature, it is a rather
pleasant drive. Until you are used to
the highway, each time you travel it, an adventure ensues. The terrain may not change all that much, but
wildlife can. This is more akin to the
infinite power and knowledge of God. The
trip is grand. God knows the end from
the beginning, even if we do not.
Not being able to see and plan ahead is one of the
hardest things when it comes to growing our faith. We know that Route 86 can be a bit dangerous
given certain weather conditions. The closer
one gets to Erie, PA, the more likely they will encounter snow off of Lake
Erie. There are many small bridges on
this trip. If the weather is right
around freezing, black ice can be an issue.
If there is a lot of rain, there is the potential for flooding over the
roadway. There’s always the possibility
of fallen rocks. Of wildlife standing it
the road or bounding across it. If you
encounter car trouble, the nearest help is tens of miles. This highway is not well-traveled. So, there is the distinct possibility that it
may be a while before someone is willing to stop and lend a hand. My father-in-law would often suggest this
highway for that very reason. Much less
traffic and therefore, much less commercial traffic. In his mind, the less traffic, the safer it
was to travel. Route 86 is a beautiful
drive. But it takes a bit of patience
and a bit of nerve. Not knowing what
might happen and the proximity of help makes this option a bit riskier than the
much better traveled and maintained toll system. No doubt, it is a beautiful way to go. But it takes more faith to drive it.
God asks us to trust Him. This is no small thing. We are not prone to place ourselves in the
full care of another. Even if we do take
risks, they are controlled risks. And we
are the ones in control. If at any time
we feel unsafe, we can pull the plug on the whole thing. This is not so with God. To trust the LORD means we get on Route 86
and take it all the way to the end. We
may steer a little. But there are lanes
we must follow. There are few exits off
Route 86. Once you are on it, unless
there is an emergency, you stay on it.
Trusting the LORD is not for the faint of heart. But He has not asked us to do the
impossible. He is infinite in power and understanding. He knows all things including our futures. He can and does control all things even though
the future may look very scary. He knows
what He is doing. Put the car on cruise control
and enjoy the ride. If the weather gets
a little dicey, then drive safely. But
don’t get off the road. God knows
exactly where we need to be. He knows
exactly how to get there. He knows
everything and nothing is too hard for the LORD. Trust in the LORD will all your heart!
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