Of Grass and Grasshoppers
Of Grass and Grasshoppers
Over the past few weeks, I have been enjoying spending time in my favorite chapter in the Bible, Isaiah 40. This incredible passage of scripture expounds on the majesty of God, reminding us of the absolute - amazingness, of the awesome Creator of heaven and earth.
At the same time, Isaiah 40 also challenges us to not have an inflated view of ourselves and our own significance, if we are to live in greatest harmony with our wonderful Creator and with each other.
Given the astounding contents of this portion of scripture, I am in the process of creating a short series of devotional thoughts from this chapter, beginning with my focus today on the brevity of human existence.
When Isaiah 40 compares us to grass and grasshoppers, perhaps it does not come across as the most comforting thought as you begin a new week with opportunities and challenges.
Isaiah 40: 6-8 & 22a - “A voice says, “Call out.” Then he answered, “What shall I call out?” All flesh is grass, and all its loveliness is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever...It is He who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers.”
This weekend, I did something I had never done before. I picked some grass and held it in my hand and pondered that the grass I was holding would soon disappear and fade away. I also thought about the grasshoppers that had frantically tried to get out of the path of my lawnmower would also soon vanish once the colder weather arrives.
The wisdom in Isaiah 40 reminds us that a healthy dose of our own insignificance is perhaps more valuable than the much sought after vaccine for Covid-19, because it reminds us of our need for God.
Dear brother or sister in Christ, and friend along life’s journey, I hope you can smile along with me as we face a new week, not because we have life all figured out, but because we seek to live in the closest contact with the One who does.
Tune in with me in the coming days as I explore other truths from my #1 favorite chapter in God’s holy word, and take time to smile in the coming days when you think of grass and grasshoppers.