The God Who Knows

Who can measure the wealth and wisdom and knowledge of God? Who can understand his decisions or explain what he does? Has anyone known the thoughts of the Lord or given him advice?

Romans 11:33–34 (CEV)

Science is amazing. It has brought us heart transplants, pictures from Mars, and a robot that vacuums. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, we often get the feeling we’ve got it all figured out.

In fact, there is a famous quote, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.”

Can you guess when that quote was said? In 1899—before the invention of cars and televisions, telephones and computers, the internet and social media!

Sure, we’ve come so far. But there is still so much we don’t know about the complicated world God created. Did you know that, according to NASA, we have only explored up to 15 percent of the ocean floor on this entire planet? It’s a little scary to think what’s lurking down there!

But God knows. He knows the big stuff, like every plant and creature on the ocean floor and the temperature at the core of the sun. And he knows the stuff that applies just to you—and that stuff is big to him, too, because of his deep care and love for you as his child.

So, when you feel it’s hard to understand God’s plan, or you don’t agree with it, read today’s Scripture passage. Remind yourself of God’s infinite wisdom. Ask him to help you trust that he knows what is best for you. Let that trust help you.

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

Understanding who God is will help you trust him more. When you begin to realize just how wise and powerful he is, it will bring you to a place of wonder and worship. Take some time to think about God, who he is, and what he has created. Make a list of the things that you are in awe of!

INSPIRATION

“Happy the soul that has been awed by a view of God’s majesty.”

—Arthur Walkington Pink, English Bible teacher who lived in the early 1900s

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Psalm 139:6

Isaiah 40:13–14

1 Corinthians 1:25

James 1:5

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This devotional was written by Tonia Gutting for the Hero Squad Program of the American Bible Society. Hero Squad provides complimentary faith-based resources to strengthen and encourage Military families through God’s Word. For more information or to enroll your Military family, check out our website.www.myherosquad.org.