The Imagery of Glory

It is another snowy day here in New England.  We have had almost six feet of snow in the month of January alone.  Winter is not nearly over. I remember hearing about Buffalo getting more than twelve feet of snow in just one storm. Connecticut has had a small taste of what Buffalo experienced.  After all, our total snowfall has reached six feet, but over several snow storms. 

Job 37 is full of imagery and of the power and glory of God.  It speaks of the thunder and lightening, rain and snow, all created from the breath of God.  How faithful is Job! He trusts God and experiences what he attributes to God's punishment, but he never loses faith in God; he never curses God.

Vs 5-7 says: "God thunders marvelously with His voice; He does great things which we cannot comprehend.  For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.  He seals the hand of every man, That all men may know His work."

We may not know what God has in store or the reason behind His wonders, but we know that He wants us to know His work and worship Him.  When the heavy snow falls, it puts a halt to our world.  Roads are closed, school is cancelled. We pause and see the majesty of our God. Vs 13 states:  "He causes it to come, Whether for correction, Or for His land, Or for mercy."

He commands the snow to fall and even though the snow puts a stop to our daily routine, we get to see the wonder of God's awesome power and might.  What more proof do we need that our Lord loves us and wants to bless us?  He cares enough to correct us, He looks out for us and shows us mercy.