Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,
or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?
Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,
or weighed the mountains on the scales
and the hills in a balance?
Who can fathom the Spirit of the LORD,
or instruct the LORD as his counselor?
Whom did the LORD consult to enlighten him,
and who taught him the right way?
Who was it that taught him knowledge,
or showed him the path of understanding?
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
Has it not been told you from the beginning?
Have you not understood since the earth was founded?
He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth,
and its people are like grasshoppers.
He stretches out the heavens like a canopy,
and spreads them out like a tent to live in.
He brings princes to naught
and reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.
No sooner are they planted,
no sooner are they sown,
no sooner do they take root in the ground,
than he blows on them and they wither,
and a whirlwind sweeps them away like the chaff.
"To whom will you compare me?
Or who is my equal?" says the Holy One.
Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens:
Who created all these?
He who brings out the starry host one by one
and calls forth each of them by name.
Because of his great power and mighty strength,
not one of them is missing.
~Isaiah 40:12-14, 21-26~
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I love this part of Isaiah.
ReplyDeleteYour post has inspired me to thought. Thank you for that. I hope your week gets better.
ReplyDeleteThank you - I hope your week is a good one too.
DeleteIt makes such a difference to read these magnificent verses in context.
ReplyDeleteyes, and so many other well-known passages as well! Context is so important to a right understanding of God's Word. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteAll he has created is amazing. I often just look around at our world and love every bit of it. All he has and is doing is wonderful in our sight. Love that scripture you share today. Happy Sunday.
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