Psalm
147: 16, 17
He
giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. He casteth forth
his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
Toby
wasn't afraid of anything, but that made him foolish rather than brave. He had
heard the weather forecast and had laughed it off. After all, he was a good
driver, and nothing would happen to him as long as he was careful. But the
roads were treacherous, and the snow was blinding. He wasn't sure exactly where
he was, and the gas gauge was near empty. Toby cursed himself for always
thinking he could handle every situation. It was beginning to dawn on him that
maybe there were things bigger than he was.
God
is too powerful to take lightly. He has created in nature awesome forces, which
are much too big for any one person to handle. Winter is a keen reminder of the
power of nature. The cold temperatures, the ice and snow, and the darkness;
they all add to the tremendous power. The wise woman or man will acknowledge
his limitations, conceding to nature its supremacy and admitting to God that
he, indeed, reigns above all else.
Prayer:
Wisdom is the one thing I lack most often, Lord. Teach me to be honest with
myself. Let me do the things I can, but help me to understand what things I
cannot do. Amen.
