2020 Daily Devotion - Day 167
One of the best ways to maintain hope is to consider and meditate on the greatness of God. Real lasting hope cannot be found in trusting in ourselves. It only comes through trusting in the God of heaven and earth. He is almighty and everlasting. But what does this mean? There are thousands of definitions; here is one:
Job 26:7 ESV
He stretches out the north over the void and hangs the earth on nothing.
The north is a reference to the northern hemisphere of our earth. And then it goes on to say He hangs the earth on nothing.
Ellicott’s Commentary explains it this way: “He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.—If these words mean what they seem to do—and it is hard to see how they can mean anything else—then they furnish a very remarkable instance of anticipation of the discoveries of science. Here we find Job, more than three thousand years ago, describing in language of scientific accuracy the condition of our globe, and holding it forth as a proof of Divine power.”
Most everyone has seen pictures of the earth from space. As we gaze on those incredible pictures, we can see for ourselves what Job was describing. The earth is simply hanging in space with no visible means of support, except His almighty hand which holds it. Who else could do this? Only the Almighty God, who loves you and says He will take care of your life. Dwell on His greatness and have your hope renewed.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, the more we consider Your greatness, the greater peace and hope we will find. Redirect our focus to see Your greatness and have our confidence in You renewed. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
Job 26:7 ESV
He stretches out the north over the void and hangs the earth on nothing.
The north is a reference to the northern hemisphere of our earth. And then it goes on to say He hangs the earth on nothing.
Ellicott’s Commentary explains it this way: “He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.—If these words mean what they seem to do—and it is hard to see how they can mean anything else—then they furnish a very remarkable instance of anticipation of the discoveries of science. Here we find Job, more than three thousand years ago, describing in language of scientific accuracy the condition of our globe, and holding it forth as a proof of Divine power.”
Most everyone has seen pictures of the earth from space. As we gaze on those incredible pictures, we can see for ourselves what Job was describing. The earth is simply hanging in space with no visible means of support, except His almighty hand which holds it. Who else could do this? Only the Almighty God, who loves you and says He will take care of your life. Dwell on His greatness and have your hope renewed.
Pray with me:
Heavenly Father, the more we consider Your greatness, the greater peace and hope we will find. Redirect our focus to see Your greatness and have our confidence in You renewed. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Yours because of Him,
Pastor John R. Steward
Senior Pastor
Mount of Olives Church
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