"For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?"
"Or who has given a gift to Him that He might be repaid?"
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things.
To Him be glory forever. Amen."
Romans 11:34-36
Verse 34 of this verse is from Isaiah 40:13. Reading in the commentary on this passage from the O.T., it says, "Isaiah pointed to the incomparable wisdom of God. Paul alluded to this verse in connection with God's wisdom in dealing with Jews and Gentiles (Romans 11:34-36) and with God's impartation (communication) of wisdom to the spiritual believer (1 Corinthians 2:16).
As read in verse 36 of Romans chapter 11, God is indeed the source, the sustainer, and the rightful end of everything that exists.
What does it mean to 'sustain'? The dictionary defines this word as, "strengthen or support physically or mentally. To undergo and to suffer. Uphold, affirm, or confirm the justice or validity of."
Jesus Christ is indeed our great Sustainer! He chose to suffer at the cross on our behalf. He underwent great persecution, pain, and humiliation for the cause of our salvation. He upheld, affirmed, and confirmed our salvation because of the cross. He bore our sins at Calvary, He received the punishment for our wicked deeds, He endured the wrath of God in death, but He victoriously validated His deity in the resurrection. He is our great Sustainer!!!
Truly, "of Him, and through Him, and to Him are all things" (v. 36).
Are you looking to Christ as your great Sustainer?
~Grow in Grace~
1 Peter 3:18
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