TREASURES OF THE SNOW

 

Monday, November 10, 2025

 

TREASURES OF THE SNOW

 

Job 38:22

Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, 

 

“Elihu had now said all he intended. Possibly interrupted by the storm which had been gathering during his speech. Out of the storm-cloud, from which already issued thunders and lightnings, the Almighty was now to speak.” [Preacher’s Homiletic Commentary]

 

Job had, in his pain and frustration, demanded a face-to-face with God Almighty. The result was a “be careful what you wish for” response out of a stormy whirlwind. After identifying Himself majestically, God addresses Job’s challenging and presumptuous language. Job 38:2. — “Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?” Who are you to question My authority, wisdom, and procedures?

 

“Every snowflake has six sides, forming a hexagonal shape. Even fractured snowflakes were once a part of a six-sided hexagon. Flakes consistently form with six sides due to the way vapor freezes.” [Smithsonian Magazine] Snowflakes symbolize uniqueness, beauty, transience, and purity, reflecting the intricate and delicate nature of life. To view the order and intricacy of God’s nature and refuse to acknowledge God’s authority is foolish and unwise.

 

Job seems to awaken from his frustrated Stuper and wisely declares: “Job 40:3 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, Job 40:4 Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Job 40:5 Once I have spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.”

 

Dear Lord, those simple things that I take for granted are majestic workings of Your Hands. Let me awake from my ignorance and acknowledge You. AMEN