“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’” Job 37:5-6
“Beyond our understanding” is a summary statement pertaining not only to storms, but also to the following verses, which speak of God’s wondrous power.
“He says” means as God once spoke and brought forth light, land, and all manner of life, so now He speaks and controls all that He has made. God uses the winter storms to stop the hand of every man so that he cannot work, but instead may recognize the work of God.
The awesome power of a storm reminds us how truly small we are. Job’s friend Elihu tells him to abandon obstinacy and, with proper fear and trust, to submit to God as his Lord, thereby preparing Job for God’s visit in a whirlwind. All the days of our lives are spent in such preparation. Though we may become distracted by many things in this life, God prepares us for His visitation, when all that will matter will be our confidence in His grace through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
God’s blessing on your day…