He writes in characters too grand
For our short sight to understand;
We catch but broken strokes, and try
To fathom all the mystery
Of withered hopes of death, of life,
The endless war, the useless strife –
But there, with larger, clearer sight,
We shall see this –
His way was right.
His way was right.
(John Oxenham, as quoted in The Mystery of God’s Will by Chuck Swindoll, page 92)
“Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back? For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory.All glory to him forever! Amen. ” (Romans 11: 33-36, NLT)
Today I am linking with …. Still Saturday and Sunday Stillness and Spiritual Sundays and The Sunday Community and Scripture & A Snapshot and Sacro Speco and Social Media Sunday .
Dear Joanne
Oh, it will be quite boring to serve a God that can be contained in our imagination, don’t you think. His mysterious “I Am” sends shivers down my spine.
Blessings XX
Mia
Mia, you are so right. His mystery is exactly what reminds us of His majesty causing us to live in awe or wonder of Him. So glad you shared!
This is a wonderful word and Scripture – thanks so much for linking up at Sacro Speco today. Blessings to you!
So glad to be a part of the linkup. May you have a great week!
So glad we can count on everything we need to come form Him. I worry much less when I remember this truth!
May we always remember & worry less. Have a great week!
That’s a great poem! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Glad that you liked it. Always remember, “His way is right!”
This encouraged me today. 🙂
I am so glad, Lyli. It is a favorite quote of mine. I so need to be reminded that He is the One that authors my life. Blessings!