“O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor? Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” (Romans 11:33-36 KJV)
Once many years ago in a small, European town, a renowned clock maker was commissioned to make clock, which would be displayed in the town square. A majestic clock was designed and made. At the top of each hour, it played beautiful music , while dancing figures kept time.
After years of perfect time, the clock developed trouble and finally stopped. The citizens didn’t know how to repair this clock. Soon the whole town became depressed. The Town Council convened and it was decided that maybe the clockmaker could be found.
When they found him, he had been retired for twenty years, but agreed to return and repair the clock. The elderly clockmaker entered the back of the clock as the citizenry held its collective breath. After what seemed like an eternity, the clock began ticking and the chimes peeled forth over the countryside. In the streets, the people danced with the figures on the clock.
Just like that clock, we sometimes rundown spiritually. Like the townspeople, we must be concerned enough to find the designer and ask for his help. There is absolutely no one else who has the depth of wisdom or knowledge, which is required to repair us. “O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!”
Dear Father, thank you for your wisdom and knowledge of us. Empower us, by your wisdom and knowledge, to begin ticking and chiming again for your glory. In the name of Jesus I pray. AMEN
Be courageous in God’s wisdom,