In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you. For oftentimes also your own heart knows that you yourself likewise have cursed others. All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me”, and in chapter seven and verse twenty-four of his book Solomon said, “that which is far off … who can find it out?”, where we read,
That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
The verse reads, “That which is far off, and exceeding deep, …” Solomon began with the words, “that which is far off” or “what exists remotely, distant, abroad and a long way away”, “and exceedingly deep” which means “and unsearchably and mysteriously extending far down and profound”. Solomon referred to what exists in a remote and mysteriously profound manner.
The verse continues, “… who can find it out?” Solomon added the word, “who” or “what person” “can find it out” which means “”is able to attain, secure, encounter, learn about and discover the exceedingly deep thing? Solomon questioned what person is able to discover that which is distant and mysteriously profound.
When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how there are unsearchable and profound things that are a long way away from us. God knows everything, and not one thing is unknown to Him. When He saw our sinful condition and the penalty of death that follows it, He sent His Only Begotten Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. He raised Him from the dead after three days, and when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “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 and teach us the unsearchable unknowns in keeping with His perfect will and purpose.
Next time Solomon says, “I applied my heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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