Unsearchable

Isaiah 40:28 NKJV

Psalm 145:3 NKJV

Romans 11:33-34 NKJV

From the Beginning

Unsearchable or not to be understood by searching can also be called unfathomable. The nature and character of God are far beyond our human understanding.

The Hebrew word for unsearchable is ‘heqer’ and it is used in Isaiah 40:28 and in Psalm 45:3. In both instances it means there is no way to search His understanding. We cannot understand the depth and breadth of God.

It’s interesting to me that the Greek word ‘anexerauneta’ used in Romans 11:33 also means unsearchable.

Isaiah 40:28, tells us “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable.”

Psalm 145:3 says, “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable.”

Then, Romans 11:33-36 tells us, “Oh, 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 has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has become His counselor?” “Or who has first given to Him and it shall be repaid to him?” For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.”

From and BEFORE the Beginning, the character of God has been beyond our understanding. In other words, we could try to search and understand the character and nature of God all the days of our lives and we would never even come close to knowing everything there is to know about God.

Scholars have spent lifetimes studying God and they have barely scratched the surface.

The first time I caught a glimpse of the vast greatness of God was when I was 15 years old. I was home by myself and I was praying about God and seeking to understand God. My dad was a great help to me in the early days of my journey with God, and when I would ask him difficult questions about God, he would tell me, “ask God.”

At the time I was frustrated.

I really wanted to know more about God and I wanted to know what my dad had learned.

But here’s the deal…my dad was wise enough to know I was on my own journey with God and my journey would not look like his journey.

So that Saturday when I was alone in the house, I asked God to show me, to teach me more about Him.

Then I waited.

Soon, the Spirit swept me up and took me on a journey through the Universe. God showed me stars and galaxies, darkness filled with light, love and joy, as well as safety and peace as I sat cradled in His hands.

And then the vision or the journey was over. I was back in my living room.

When I opened my eyes and looked at the clock an hour had passed. It was (to date) the longest vision I’ve had on my journey with God/Jesus.

I remember feeling overwhelmed by the things God showed me in the universe.

When my dad got home, I told him about the long vision and what I saw. He smiled and made a sound, “hmmm”.

That vision was 53 years ago but I still remember what I saw and how I felt.

I was baffled.

I learned that day that it was not possible for me to fathom the grandeur and greatness of God. There have been times in my life when I’ve been confused and unsure about what God is doing in my life. Just like you I’ve been knocked down, kicked around, and unsure about my next steps.

Then, I remember God is God of the universe and only God does not faint or grow weary (Isaiah 40:28). Only God is greatly to be praised (Psalm 145:3). And only God possesses the wisdom and knowledge of the universe.

“For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen” (Romans 11:36).

Today’s Spiritual Practice is: Give Glory to God

Spend time focusing on the unsearchable, unfathomable God we serve.

In God, Deborah

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