Because He Said So

Isaiah 55:8-9 English Standard Version (ESV)

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

    neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

    so are my ways higher than your ways

    and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Job 38:1-4 New International Version (NIV)

The Lord Speaks

38 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said:

2 “Who is this that obscures my plans

    with words without knowledge?

3 Brace yourself like a man;

    I will question you,

    and you shall answer me.

4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?

    Tell me, if you understand.

Isaiah 55:8-9 English Standard Version (ESV)

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,

    neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,

    so are my ways higher than your ways

    and my thoughts than your thoughts.

Sometimes I'm amazed at my audacity in questioning God, my whininess in demanding an explanation.  God is God.  He has no equal.  He certainly isn't a Superman who needs Batman to help him over a brick wall.  He, who cannot do wrong, does all things for our good.  Perhaps I'll get an explanation on the glory side, but, then again, maybe not.  It is enough that He knows.  He remains God and I remain His dearly loved child.  Weak child that I am I know I will question Him again; and He will have to give me that answer every parent knows, "Because I said so, that's why."