In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom gives life to them that have it”, and in chapter seven and verse thirteen of his book Solomon said, “consider the work of God” where we read,
Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he has made crooked?
The verse reads, “Consider the work of God:” Solomon began with the words, “consider the work” or “see, look at, perceive and have vision of the deeds, acts and labor” “of God” which means “belonging to the Supreme Deity”. Solomon instructed his readers to look at and perceive the acts and deeds belonging to the Supreme Deity Jehovah God.
The verse goes on to say, “for who can make that straight, which he has made crooked?” Solomon continued with the words, “for who can make that straight” or “because, since and on account that what person is able to set in order, equalize and arrange what exists as equalized, set in order and arranged”, “which he has made crooked” which means “that he, the Supreme Deity, has caused to be bent, subverted and perverse”? Solomon questioned what person is able to set in order and arrange what the Supreme Deity has bent and subverted.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we see how Solomon gave instructions to his readers concerning the acts as deeds belonging to Jehovah God, and he asked what person was able to set in order and arrange what God Himself has bent. God is sovereign, and He does as He pleases. We have an opportunity to think deeply about God’s creation, and when we take the time to do so, we realize He is in control of everything that is “straight or crooked”. He is able to do as He pleases, and because He loves us, He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and raised Him from the dead so when we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and equip us with His Holy Spirit who will guide us into all truth, help us to “consider” His “works” and trust Him to straighten and bend whatever He desires according to His perfect plan and will.
Next time Solomon says, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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