Reflection on Isaiah 40

Who has measured the Spirit of the LORD,

or what man shows him his counsel?
Isaiah 40:13

God is so great. Why do we need to tell him how to run this earth? Sometimes, our prayers just go on to show our childish faith, rather than the child-like faith. If God is so great, yet still allow certain things to happen in life eg. evil & suffering, then there is a message waiting for us from God. Look closely at 40:2; Israel warfare is ended. God already knows the end before the end comes. Why did the writer had such confidence about the outcome when the Babylonians were just at the door step? Because he knows that the victory already belongs to the LORD! We are praying from victory, not for victory. Through the toughest of times, we are inviting God to point us to the direction that will lead us back home. We will be removing obstacles in our hearts to prepare the way for him! (v.3 –v.5) Make every effort to make clear the path for the King to enter into our hearts! Through suffering and pain, our accolades, emotions and pride becomes minute in comparison to the glory of the coming King. We learn to surrender control. We learn that God has a better way for us. And the great shepherd will gently lead us along the valley of the shadow of death (v.11c ; cf Ps 23). God the creator of heavens and earth to come on earth itself to lead and guide his lost sheeps. What a beautiful sight to behold! The hardest work is already done through the atonement provided by Jesus on the cross. Since it is already done, what is there to fear? Why do I still want to tell God how to run this world, how messed up is he, why is he not doing as according to my will and wishes. Because the Father knows better. The Father knows what is good for the child. The Father knows when to call his son back. More than anything else, I must learn to trust MY God, who through his wisdom already knows what I need before I tell him. (Matthew 6:8)