Day 17: We have no idea

"Then the Lord answered job out of the whirlwind, and said: Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you and you shall answer me. Where were you when i laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding." - Job 38: 1 - 4

I am a sports fan and in anticipation of the Yankees vs. Angels playoff series for the American League Championship, there has been a great deal of talk about the weather. Announcers, fans and weather forecaster alike all seemed to think that last night's baseball game was going to be a rain out. People talked about the impending storm. They played the game last night without delay (Yankees won 4-1, in case you are interested). However, I was reminded once again that we are not God.

God decides all things and knows all things. The baseball game is one minute example, but how many times to we boast in arrogance about our knowledge of things or stand in defiance when things don't turn out as we expect. God is truly the only one who knows the twists and turns of life. Go and read this passage of Job where God tells of his power and omnipotence.

I love the Lord and I praise God that He knows more about what the future holds than I do. I am glad that he holds the future, as well as the past and present, in His hands. He will do a much better job with it than I ever could...