Simply Profound
Sometimes God speaks to us through the profound and the miraculous. The signs and wonders of Scripture are hard to discount, as they show us the majesty of our God and His supremacy over the natural constraints of this world. At other times, we find comfort in the prophetic proclamations that we see interspersed throughout the Scriptural record.
2 Thessalonians 2 is a fitting example of God’s ability to allow us to occasionally catch glimpses of the future. Sometimes we are astounded by the strength of the prayers and Psalms we read, as they bring us comfort and courage. 1 Kings 4:33 which reads, He described plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also taught about animals and birds, reptiles and fish has always spoke to me in a very profound way. This passage is not about the power of God. This passage is not about about revelation. It is simply about the observations of nature and the created order. Solomon’s took the time to try and explain what he saw scientifically, teaching men about the beauty we are continuously surrounded by, and often fail to see.
The wisdom of Solomon let’s us see that life is about life, and that our faith can live in the natural. This does not discount the supernatural elements. Solomon received a supernatural impartation of wisdom as God communicated to him through a prophetic dream. The extravagant intervention of our Lord is appropriate, and it should always be welcomed. Solomon’s anointing with wisdom shows us that God loves to speak relevant words that benefit us, and more importantly, those around us as we walk with Him. We should always be willing to listen to the ’still small voice’ of our God.
Sometimes though, He speaks simply through the profound revelation of His hand as it has been displayed in creation. Also, this passage let’s us see that what we do in the natural can have a profound impact on us and those around us, if we open up our eyes and let God show us how important what we do is to His revelatory ability. Teachers, teach as if God is revealing His knowledge to you. Brokers, sell as if the hand of the Lord is providing you your opportunities. Mothers, nurture as if God were the one offering comfort and security through you. I say this because He is.
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