"I WILL ANSWER THEE, THAT GOD IS GREATER THAN MAN." How then can a man strive against his God! Yes, it is sometimes the case; he may strive against some of the doctrines of His word; or, against some of the workings of His divine purpose; or, against some of the commands He has issued. But why dost thou strive against Him? His wisdom is infinite, His love unchangeable, His ways are all righteous; His methods may be mysterious, sometimes trying; but His designs are all gracious and good. It is yours to submit and be still, your privilege to believe and trust. It is rebellion and treason to strive against Him, for He needeth give no account of any of His actions. It is the wisdom of God to conceal a thing. He is not accountable to any. He will not be questioned by the curious or called to account by the proud. He demands our acquiescence on the ground of His sovereign perfection. He will make all plain and clear to us by-and-by, and then we shall know as we are known and be perfectly satisfied. He says, "Be still, and know that I am God." Against your Almighty Creator, strive not!

For Meditation:
O let me live of Thee possessed,In weakness, weariness, and pain!
The burden of my labouring breast,
The daily cross I fain sustain,
For Him who languished on the tree,
Dear Lamb of God who died for me.