Questionnaire

Below are a few questions found in Isaiah 40. I will attempt to answer them and see if I score 100.

 

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of His hand? God 

Who marked off the heavens by the breadth of His hand? God

Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket? God

Who weighed the mountains on the scales? God

Who weighted the hills in a balance? God 

Who weighs the islands as though they are dust? God

Who sits enthroned above the circle of the earth? God

Who brings out the starry host one by one and calls them by name? God

Who never tires? God

Who helps His sheep (me) soar on wings like eagles? God does

Who helps me run, walk and not faint? God does 

Who sent the Spirit to live within my heart? God did

 

God is far greater than I can ever grasp!

Job's Q&A

 When I am down and out, I often go to the Book of Job. Most would say, "Reading Job is too depressing." However, seeing all the problems Job had gives me insight into how thankful I should be. My problems have never been even just a sampling of his. Reading about Job also uplifts as I see Job's restoration and later blessings. It increases my hope by knowing that whatever I lose on this earth will be gained 3-fold and more in heaven. Job inspires me! He had questions and God gave answers. 

Q&A  

How can I question?

Or give full expression?

To the One coming out of the whirlwind;

The One who can heal and mend,

And always my traveling friend.

My task is not to ask: 

Where was I when the foundation was laid?

When all was weighted?

When the stars were placed, and they stayed?

Where was I when the sea was chained

Before bursting forth, uncontained?

Where was I when the clouds were provided billowy apparel?

When the angels sang a joyful carol?

Where was I when the earth was being measured?

When it was being fine-tuned and pruned? 

My questions require no reply

From the One on high.

Yet, He whispers it in the wind, through the breeze,

And I am at ease. 

When all was becoming breathtaking,

I was in the making.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 6/27/2024

 

“Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Job 38:1-2