GOD’S PREEMINENCE
Isaiah 40:28
Have you not known? Have you not
heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.
· Did anyone cooperate with God in the creation of the
heavens and the earth? Of course not! (vs.12)
· Does any person understand the mind of the Lord or has
anyone ever given him counsel? No! Impossible! (vs.13)
· Has anyone given knowledge or insight to the
Almighty’s understanding? Certainly not! (vs. 14)
· Can anyone claim to have self-merit and self-worth
before God? No way! (vs.15-17)
· Can any image or idol compare with God’s splendor and
greatness? Surely not! (vs.18-20)
· Is anyone or anything higher than God? Without a
doubt, No! He sits enthroned above all things as Creator. (vs.21-22)
The
way Isaiah words these questions makes it practically ridiculous, at times even
silly, to answer them. Any person in a right frame of mind would know that the
Lord is so much bigger, greater and mightier than anyone or anything in this
world. However when you’re stuck in a time of despondency and deep
discouragement, most likely you’re not looking up to him. You’re either looking
inward or downward. And when this happens, you lose perspective and focus.
Spend
some time today thinking about God’s preeminence. Lift your spiritual eyes
upward. See how big he really is! He sees you and wants to help you! Ask Him!