ECCLESIASTES 8:2\u201317<\/b><\/p>\n
No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun<\/i><\/p>\n
(Eccl. 8:17 niv)<\/i>.<\/p>\n
After making numerous observations under the instruction of God\u2019s providence, the Preacher realizes that despite all his efforts he really understands little of God\u2019s ways: \u201cNo one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. Despite all his efforts to search it out, man cannot discover its meaning. Even if a wise man claims he knows, he cannot really comprehend it\u201d (niv).<\/p>\n
When we encounter a difficult doctrine in the Word, let us not abandon it, but accept it on faith. We might not understand the sovereignty of God and how it relates to man\u2019s free will, but we accept God\u2019s testimony of His sovereign rule by faith. When we see the wicked prosper and the righteous suffer, let us have faith that God will bring judgment and reward in His own time. \u201cThe Almighty has cast \u2018clouds and darkness round about Him,\u2019 \u201d Bridges wrote, \u201cfor reasons and purposes of which we have not the least glimpse or conception. Light enough He has given to make faith rational, and to leave unbelief without excuse.\u201d But we cannot fully comprehend the works of God. They are too profound for us to understand. We must, therefore, accept them in humility and faith.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe mysteries of Holy Scripture are revealed to us only when we are seeking for nothing else, but for the way of reconciliation with God, and for help in our battle with selfishness and sin,\u201d one eminent saint wrote. \u201cAll that we need for our happiness is given us; and were the curtain lifted further from holy mysteries, man would be lost in hopeless bewilderment.\u201d As much light as we need to live holy and godly lives has been graciously given. \u201cIf the midday beams be withheld, let us thankfully walk in the twilight\u2014improving diligently what is given\u2014not murmuring at what is restrained,\u201d Bridges wrote. \u2018 \u201cPerfect day\u2019 would leave no room for the exercise of faith\u2014the discipline of the present dispensation\u2014wisely appointed to humble us in the sense of ignorance, and to wean us from self-conceit in the exercise of confidence in God. In this spirit we shall be humble, patient, diligent, intelligent learners, sitting at the feet of our Divine Teacher; not disputing, or learning unto our own understanding, but willing to be led in His own best way, on any ground, by any means that may seem good in His sight.\u201d<\/p>\n
CORAM DEO<\/b><\/p>\n
Proverbs 14<\/p>\n
2 Corinthians 3<\/p>\n
WEEKEND<\/b><\/p>\n
Proverbs 15\u201320<\/p>\n
2 Corinthians 4<\/p>\n
List things God has revealed in His Word that you do not understand. Do you doubt God\u2019s Word because you cannot reason them out in your mind? Turn these matters over to God, admit that His Word is not unreasonable, confess your inability to comprehend everything He has revealed, and accept His Word on faith.<\/p>\n
For further study: Matt. 17:14\u201323 \u2022 Luke 17:1\u201310 \u2022 Hebrews 11<\/i><\/p>\n
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