Nothing by Chance

​For to the snow he says, “Fall on the earth.”  (Job 37:6)

​As I sit here looking out the window at the lovely blanket of snow covering the ground, I am reminded of God’s amazing power and sovereignty.  Beginning in chapter 36, Job’s friend, Elihu, begins to extol the greatness of God, essentially asking Job who he thinks he is to question God.  In the process, he says, “God thunders wondrously with his voice; he does great things that we cannot comprehend.  For to the snow he says, 'Fall on the earth,' likewise to the downpour, his mighty downpour.  He seals up the hand of every man, that all men whom he made may know it.  Then the beasts go into their lairs, and remain in their dens.  From its chamber comes the whirlwind, and cold from the scattering winds.  By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast.  He loads the thick cloud with moisture; the clouds scatter his lightning.  They turn around and around by his guidance, to accomplish all that he commands them on the face of the habitable world” (vv.5-12).  Elihu’s point is that God is in sovereign control of all things.  There is nothing in this world that happens by chance or accident.  This is actually a very comforting thought to know that someone is in control of this seemingly chaotic world we live in.  We are not at the mercy of chance or circumstance or corrupt politicians.  When bad things or unexpected things happen in this world, we can know and be sure that they happen for a good reason because God is good and trustworthy and wise.