Thursday, August 4, 2022

Can We Know?

 


Do you know how the clouds are balanced, those wonderful works of Him who is perfect in knowledge? ~Job 37:16


Can we know God?

Can we know the Lord?

The One perfect in knowledge?

His revelations

Are everywhere we look

When we pause, take time

To surrender to

His majesty; aware

Of the glory that

Belongs to Him alone.

And will to everlasting

Days, years, eternal

To guide finite days

And lead on forever

Until He brings us

Home to Him.

Amen

31 comments:

  1. Wow, I never noticed that particular verse in Job before. Very interesting. Never thought about the clouds being "balanced", but we sure love to look at them and I often think God has designed them especially for us to enjoy, especially during sunrises and sunsets. Yes, all glory belongs to Him alone. Love your poem. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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    1. So glad that you enjoyed the poem, Pamela! Clouds have always fascinated me, too, ever since I was a kid. God's miracles are everywhere!
      Love and blessings!

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  2. His revelations are indeed everywhere.

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    1. Amen, Glynn! May our eyes and hearts be open to see them.
      Love and blessings!

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  3. I reply with a hearty "Yes we can" Ms. Martha. I encourage you and your readers with "What are we doing to help others know?" God's blessings ma'am .

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    1. And I will second that, J. D. We need to do our part in sharing what we have experienced of God's love with others at all times.
      Love and blessings!

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  4. Like Pam said, I've never thought about clouds 'balance' before. Now, how can I not? His glory abounds!

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    1. Yes, Myra, how can we not know now? His glory abounds, and we need to take the initiative to keep His promises alive and active in an atmosphere that wishes to deny God's position in the ultimate equation.
      Love and blessings!

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  5. Thank you for your inspiring poem, Martha. Yes, we CAN know Him, more completely and more intimately year by year, as we spend time with him and his Word. One of the great blessings of being His child, we can grow in our relationship with Him until the day He takes us home to heaven. There's always room to go "further up and further in" (C. S. Lewis) with God. No danger of stagnation whatsoever!

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    1. One of my favorite quotes for all time, Nancy, is the one you've written here. It is the ultimate truth of our recognized existence in God's presence. May everything we do, think and say reflect our knowledge of His wisdom.
      Love and blessings!

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  6. Another wonderful poem, Martha. You have a gift.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words and affirmation, Karen!
      Love and blessings!

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  7. Dearest Martha Jane,
    Lovely poem and yes, one day and unknown to us yet, we will go Home to Him!
    May we try our utmost for making the best of our lives and for leaving a positive mark.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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    1. Aiming for leaving a legacy of joy and encouragement as I pass the torch to the next generation. When we are finally are home, perhaps we will understand.
      Love and blessings!

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  8. Your words are always uplifting and glorious, Martha. I will look at clouds with new eyes. Thank you.

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    1. Such kind words you've shared here, Terri. Thank you!
      Love and blessings!

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  9. "His revelations are everywhere we look...." I really like that. As I sit here on the lanai looking out at the variety of trees, bushes, birds, and such truly they all reveal truth about our wonderful Lord.

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    1. Oh, yes, they certainly do, Barbara, and it's truly a wonder to behold. May we realize His presence with us each and every day.
      Love and blessings!

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    1. I will certainly check, Aritha, and correct as needed.
      Love and blessings!

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  11. Aritha, I did check the spam folder, but could not find your comment. Can you try again?
    Love and blessings!

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  12. Great poetry once again. Very thought-provoking, Martha. Thank you.

    God bless.

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    1. Thanks so very much, Victor! I'm glad your comment got through this time. As I mentioned on your latest blog, even though I signed up again to get Time For Reflections, it's still not working. I think it's Feedburner. Could you set up a blogger account on your blog? That's a way to assure that anyone using blogger can sign up.
      Love and blessings!

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    2. I wish I understood what you're saying, Martha.

      My techie has put "Subscribe to Time For Reflections" at the top right hand column. Does this work on your computer?

      I thought I already was with Blogger account. I'm confused.

      Thanx. God bless.

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    3. I got it figured out, Victor. Thanks!!!

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  13. Your post reminds me how astonishing the pictures are that have come in from the new James Webb telescope. They really magnify the glory of God!

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    1. Don't they? Yes, I found those photos to be most humbling and awe-inspiring, Lisa. What a mighty God we serve!
      Love and blessings!

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  14. Love the poem, Martha.
    I, too, have never thought of clouds being "balanced".

    Hugs and blessings.

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    1. Thanks for your kind compliments, Veronica!
      Love and blessings!

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  15. Boa tarde minha querida amiga. Esse texto de Jó é maravilhoso. Obrigado pela visita e carinho. Espero que você e sua família estejam bem.

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    1. Thank you, Luiz, for your kind words here today. We are well and I hope you and yours are, too.
      Love and blessings!

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