"When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day or night seeth sleep with his eyes:)" (Ecclesiastes 8:16 KJV)
""Solomon here records the result of his perplexing inquiries into the affairs of men, and the purposes, providence, and works of God. And when he examined with great attention and diligence into the works of God, he found he could neither comprehend nor explain them; and was persuaded, that no application or capacity would enable a man to fathom the depth of the Divine dispensations in the lower world. How vain, then, are all cavils against Divine providence; when we can neither understand, nor comprehend it!"" (Close-Reference Input on Verse 16 &17)
Looking up this title, "Divine Dispensations," I found there to be seven Divine Dispensations shown in the Bible: Innocence, Conscience, Human Government, Promise, Law, Grace, and Kingdom. Each of which has a purpose in the overall story, tapestry, and composition of God's majestic plan for man to be conformed to His image.
We will not see this masterpiece from our point of view, except for mere glimpses and outlines of the pieces that God will show us; but when we are with Him, all that will change, and we will be all but amazed! If there is one thing to be thankful for, on this Thanksgiving morning, it is that we are a part of this amazing work; and if we are on the right side of this wonderful work, we have nothing to fear!
That alone should make your Thanksgiving Day a very thankful one, indeed...
"Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin, just like the rest of the world, obeying the devil - the commander of the powers in the unseen world. He is the spirit at work in the hearts of those who refuse to obey God. All of us used to live that way, following the passionate desires and inclinations of our sinful nature. By our very nature we were subject to God's anger, just like everyone else. But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's grace that you have been saved!) For he raised us from the dead along with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ Jesus. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus." (Ephesians 2:1-7 NLT)
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