[Isa. 40:13] Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counseller hath taught him?
In this chapter, G-d declares His greatness over all creation, but He never says of creation that it is less than nothing and worthless. But the nations have arrogance, a pride against G-d that puts them lower than creation itself. He accounts them less than nothing and worthless.
This is one of the central Old Testament passages on the doctrine of creation. It teaches that the physical fabric of creation is a direct artefact of the Creator
Another aspect of G-d to behold is His great wisdom. He has the raw intelligence to know how much dust there is in the earth, and how heavy the mountains and the hills are. But more than that, G-d has the wisdom to use that knowledge. G-d is so wise, that no one has directed the Spirit of the L-rd; no one as His counselor has taught Him.
G-d needs no counsel, no instruction, no teacher, and no one to show Him the way of understanding.
The greatest glory of the greatest nation is as a drop in a bucket compared to the greatness and glory of the L-rd G-D.
There are many likenesses that represent the idols of the nations. How do they compare to G-d? They don't compare at all, because they are only the work of men's hands (the workman molds an image).
He brings the princes to nothing - He makes the judges of the earth useless: G-d's power and glory is not only exalted above the inanimate creation, but also over men of power on the earth. When people have political (princes) or legal (judges) power, it is easy for them to think of themselves as idols! Through the message of Isaiah, the L-rd sets this straight. All G-d needs to do is to blow on them, and they will wither.
Maybe we are not as crude as the ancient Israelites, though some nations are. However, some people worship a crucifix; others will worship the church, or idolize the preacher. Some people will bow before the idols of materialism, ambition, sex, even home and loved ones, and will substitute anything if only they can escape having to get down to the basic need of facing why it is that G-d does not guide or deliver.
Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
Who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name - G-d's mastery over all creation is shown by the fact that He can bring out all the stars by number, and then He calls them all by name. With the billions and billions of stars in the universe, it is staggering to know that G-d can number and name them all!
Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these things, who brings out their host by number; He calls them all by name, by the greatness of His might and the strength of His power; not one is missing.
G-d's greatness is evident, as He is the Creator of all!
There is two foundation facts of life!
1. There is a G-d!
2. You are not Him!
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