U N D E R S T A N D I N G

Romans 11:33-36

Who do you suppose has the greatest knowledge and the most skill of anyone in your sport?  Could it be the world’s best player?  Maybe it’s the premier coach or possibly someone from the Hall of Fame?  Whoever that is, how would your grasp of the sport compare with his or hers?

Who do you suppose has the greatest understanding about all of life?  How strong is your grasp on life’s big questions relative to His?  The Bible has a very clear expression of God’s immeasurable superiority to mankind.  It’s found at Romans chapter 11 and verses 33 through 36, “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!  How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!  Who has known the mind of the the Lord?  Or who has been his counselor?  Who has ever given to God that God should repay him?  For from him and through him and to him are all things.  To him be the glory forever!  Amen.”

The riches of God’s wisdom and knowledge are deeper than we can even imagine.  His judgment and His ways are beyond human understanding.

Much like the novice athlete’s understanding of the sport pales in comparison with the veteran coach’s, our grasp of the real stuff of life seems as nothing when compared to God’s wisdom.

Young players often think the whole game revolves around them, but they soon learn otherwise.  This scripture reminds us that all things in the Universe are from God, they come through God, they go to God and all glory is due God for all time.

As you compete today, keep in mind how your understanding of the sport compares to your coach’s and team leaders’.  Also remember the unsearchable depth of God’s wisdom for life.

Bible Reading Plan:
John 11:45-57
I John 4:1-6
Job 15:17-35
Ezekiel 42-44