Habakkuk 3:4 And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power. They saw marvellous light, exceeding power and magnificence; but, after all, there was even then only a partial display. Omnipotence had not shown itself, more was concealed than was unfolded. I. IN THE REALM OF NATURE THERE ARE HIDINGS OF GOD'S POWER. When the geologist, physiologist, chemist, have told us all they know, we find they have left wondrous secrets unrevealed. Concerning the world of creation there is more unknown than known. We have not exhausted, and surely we cannot exhaust the resources of God. II. IN THE REVELATIONS OF SPIRITUAL TRUTH THERE ARE HIDINGS OF GOD'S POWER. The universe is a revelation. But by "revelation" we understand direct knowledge of the character and the will of God, His relation to His creatures, His purposes and work in them, and their future destiny. Revelation, like all other things, has been progressive. While much was given, much was withheld for the "fulness of time." What an enor mous difference is perceptible between the knowledge of God which the earliest people possessed and that which shines full orbed m Jesus Christ! And is it not still true? Do we know all, though we know so much? Are there not fresh revelations to come, through the power of the promised Teacher of the Church in every age? III. IN HIS PROVIDENCES THERE IS THE HIDING OF HIS POWER. By Divine providence is meant the foresight and control which God exercises over national and individual life. He does not reveal all He has in store for us at any one moment. There are reserves, hidings of Divine help until want presses, then the help will come, and come in fullest measure. As individuals we do not know for what we are now being prepared. God is educating and disciplining us by various processes. What truths should we learn from this? Reverence; confidence; hope. (William Braden.) Parallel Verses KJV: And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.WEB: His splendor is like the sunrise. Rays shine from his hand, where his power is hidden. |
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