What can we learn about God's power from "spreads His lightning"? Key Verse to Ponder Job 37:11 — “He loads the clouds with moisture; He scatters His lightning through them.” What We See in the Storm • Lightning streaks wherever God decides. Nothing and no one directs it but Him. • The display is sudden, brilliant, and impossible to ignore—just like the impact of His word (Hebrews 4:12). • Every bolt traces a line of divine authority across the sky, underscoring that “the LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all” (Psalm 103:19). Layers of God’s Power Revealed 1. Sovereign Control – Psalm 135:7 — “He brings the clouds from the ends of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain…” – No random forces; everything answers to His command. 2. Majestic Glory – Psalm 97:4 — “His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles.” – Creation itself becomes a stage where His brilliance is on full display. 3. Fearful Judgment – Psalm 18:14 — “He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.” – Lightning pictures both God’s might against evil and His unmissable accuracy. 4. Gracious Provision – Job 36:31 — “For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance.” – Storms that terrify also water the earth (Jeremiah 10:13). Power and mercy travel together. Supporting Snapshots • Nahum 1:3 — God rides the storm; clouds are the dust beneath His feet. • Zechariah 9:14 — His arrow flashes like lightning in battle. • Revelation 4:5 — Lightning issues from His throne even now; heaven’s throne room vibrates with active authority. Personal Takeaways for Today • Stand in awe. Each flash overhead is a living reminder that the Creator still holds the switch. • Trust His governance. If He guides lightning with precision, He guides every detail of life with the same sovereignty (Romans 8:28). • Live reverently. The God who “scatters His lightning” is the same Jesus who will return “with power and great glory” (Matthew 24:30). |
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