Yes, God is exalted beyond our knowledge; the number of his years cannot be counted. He covers his hands with lightning and commands it to hit its mark.
Job 36:26, 32 

In Job 36, Elihu is giving counsel to his friend Job, and he compares the weather to the greatness of God.

Job may have observed storms all his life, but perhaps one night after his discussion with Elihu he was feeling sorry for himself and insignificant when a storm passed by. God in his infinite mercy revealed a small glimpse to Job of who he really is. 

Have you been in a lightning storm yet this summer?

Most people prefer to stay indoors during a bad storm. For good reason. The average lightning stroke is about six miles long and can reach temperatures of 50,000 Fahrenheit. The thunder we hear is from the air that becomes superheated causing it to expand and contract rapidly. Meteorologists know very little about what causes lightning and where their deadly bolts will strike. Yet …

If you are at a safe distance the lightning can be very beautiful. 

Such a display of the weather proclaims that God is great and reminds us that he is exalted beyond our knowledge.

This doesn’t mean we can’t know anything about him at all or that we can’t have a relationship with him. Rather it means that we cannot fully understand his greatness.

Scripture says that:

We hear these words, and we can know what they mean … but we can’t wrap our minds around this. 

Working at camp is a great place to grow in your understanding of our great creator. Look at the perfection of the trees, plants, and lakes, and worship him. Watch the power and beauty of the lightning storm, and worship him. Notice his tender care of small animals and his provision for them, and worship him. Because of his Son he can be all these things to you.

Worship him!

Joel Rishel

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