Captiva Island at first light.
Who has measured The waters in His hand? Or who has surveyed Heaven with a span? Calculated dust In all of the earth? Weighed hills and mountains To see what they’re worth? Who led the Spirit? Who showed Him the way, Taught Him in knowledge, And watched Him obey? Behold, all nations When measured will fall, And counted by Him As worthless and small. Who can be like God, Or what can compare? Men mold an image. Idols they prepare. Have you never known? Have you never heard? From the beginning, There has been God’s Word. Don’t you understand From foundation’s birth, He that sits above The circle of the earth? Stretching out heaven Like a curtain, wide, The Lord spreads it out Like a tent, abide. Princes are nothing. He makes judges fall. God sees every man As grasshoppers, small. They won’t be planted Like seeds never sown. God blows them away, Never to be known. Who is My equal? Or who is like Me? Lift up your eyes high To heaven and see. Who created stars? Who calls them by name? By His great power They remain the same. Now, what do you say? Do you hide from the Lord? Does God deliver? Do you see His reward? The Everlasting God, Creator of the earth, He neither faints nor tires. He is of great worth. He gives strength to the weak, Lifts youths when they fall. But those who wait on the Lord Renew their strength, stand tall. With wings like eagles They shall soar along. They run, never weary. They shall walk, be strong. So find comfort in God. You are never alone. Listen to these words: You are loved. You are known.
The God of comfort is unlimited. He measures the oceans with His hand. He knows the dust of the earth. He stretches out the heavens. Yet, He cares for each one of us. God is our source of strength. We can look to Him for help when we are tired and burdened. He always keeps His promises. He will give us strength (physical, emotional, or spiritual) when we ask. Find comfort in Isaiah 40.
