Consider the wondrous works of God

Bible Reading: Job 35-37

Job 37:10-14 By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the waters is straitened. Also by watering he wearieth the thick cloud: he scattereth his bright cloud: And it is turned round about by his counsels: that they may do whatsoever he commandeth them upon the face of the world in the earth. He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy. Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.

When that cold North wind blows, do you know that it is the breath of God? The Bible tells us so. It is more than just a meteorological condition of the planet earth. It is the providence of the Almighty. Our Creator did not just wind up the clock and let it go. He is at work in our world all the time!

Remember when Jesus told the wind and the waves, "Peace, be still" (Mark 4:39)? He was doing what he has always done. Jesus commands the clouds to do his bidding. He sends them all over the face of the earth to do what he wants them to do.

Why does he do this? Why doesn't he just let the hydraulic system of the earth work on it's own? (Who says it would work on it's own apart from God?) The next verse tells us that God is doing at least three things with the weather.

First, he sends the clouds and the cold for correction. Sometimes he uses the weather to correct people. Have you ever thought about that? He was very specific in saying to Israel that him withholding rain from their land was a chastisement for their sin. Maybe God holds back rain to get our attention as well.

Second, he sends rain for his land. God owns this world and it needs water to produce. God sends it for that purpose. God is a Gardner.

Third, he sends the rain and the snow for his mercy. When a dry land receives a good rain or snow, it is mercy for the land and the people who need what the land produces. Rain equals bread.

Farmers have always known this, but sometimes we forget. When you get a good rain, be sure and thank God for it! Also remember that God can use the weather to chastise us when we forget about him and his ways.

Because of this knowledge, we need to be reminded to stand still and consider the wondrous works of God!

Praise him for the merciful moisture.

In Christ,
Rody