He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind

He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind

Scripture: He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind, and who reveals his thoughts to mankind, who turns dawn to darkness, and treads on the heights of the earth— the LORD God Almighty is his name. Amos 4:13

Observation: In this verse of Amos, we see a powerful description of the Lord. Meditating upon it, we can learn something of the Lord in each portion.

Firstly, we are reminded that it is God who forms the mountains. Mountains are one of nature’s great wonders. When we think of mountains, we think of beauty and greatness. Yet mountains are also symbolic of obstacles. It is hard going climbing up the mountain but once we conquer it, reaching the top, it is so satisfying. In thinking of mountains, we are reminded that life is not easy, there are problems to overcome everyday. But God allows mountains in our lives to make us stronger and more mature day by day.

Secondly, we are reminded that God creates the wind. Wind is so powerful yet intangible. You can’t see it but you can hear it and feel its presence. You do not know which way it will go. Wind speaks of change. God brings change to the world constantly. Rulers come and go, businesses start up and vanish, governments are overthrown overnight. God hold everything in His hands. We are reminded that though life is uncertain like the wind, God is in control.

Third, God reveals His thoughts to mankind. He is not a faraway, distant God. He is a God who is near us and loves to communicate with us, and share His thoughts with us. The Scripture says that God is not far from us, and we need only to reach out and touch Him.

Fourth, the Lord turns dawn to darkness. He is in control of time. He has set seasons and times in its place. Day and night is ordained by the Lord. Whether it is dawn where there is light, or evening, where there is darkness, the Lord is there.

Finally, God treads on the heights of the earth. No matter how high man may think he is, God is always higher. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts” says the Lord. It is for us to humble ourselves and seek Him for He is wiser than us.

Application: Thank God for the mountains in our lives. Pray for His help to overcome every obstacle, and trust in Him to help us overcome in His good time. In times of uncertainty, trust in God though the whole world is thrown in turbulent winds. Praise God that He is a God who loves us and reveals His thoughts to us. Praise God that He is in control of light and darkness. Humble ourselves and seek His ways for He is ever wiser than us.

Prayer: Thank You O Lord for the mountains You have placed in my life. I know everything has Your purpose and You allow even obstacles to cultivate my character. Help me trust You always, O Lord, even in the most turbulent of time. Reveal Your thoughts to me, O Lord. May my heart ever seek You, I pray. You are in control of light and darkness, time and space. I will humble myself to seek Your face O Lord, for Your ways are far higher, Your thoughts far greater. Praise Your great name O Lord. In Jesus name, Amen.