His Ways Are Past Finding Out Series

HIS WAYS ARE PAST FINDING OUT

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Romans 11:33

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 145:17, Ecclesiastes 3:11

INTRODUCTION:

The ways of God are often described in Scripture as beyond human understanding. In Romans 11:33, Paul praises the depth of God’s wisdom and knowledge, affirming that His ways are past finding out. This means that God’s plans and purposes transcend human comprehension, and no matter how much we try, we can never fully grasp the extent of His wisdom. While we may attempt to understand, His ways often defy logic, leading us to trust in His sovereignty. Understanding that God’s wisdom is far superior to our own should lead us to awe and reverence, especially when we face life’s challenges.

Many times, we find ourselves in situations where we do not understand why things are happening the way they are. But it is during such times that we must remember that God’s ways are not our ways, and His understanding far exceeds our limited vision. Trusting in God’s wisdom requires surrender and faith, knowing that He is in control of every situation. The Bible reminds us that God’s thoughts are higher than ours, and His plans are greater than anything we could have imagined for ourselves.

God’s ways are perfect, even when they seem mysterious. He is always working behind the scenes, orchestrating events that are beyond our understanding, and preparing us for something greater. This reality should inspire us to trust Him completely, believing that even when we do not understand, God is leading us in the right direction.

1. GOD’S WAYS DEFY HUMAN UNDERSTANDING

God’s ways often appear illogical or unexplainable to our natural minds.

a) God’s Wisdom Is Incomprehensible (Isaiah 55:8-9)

God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, and His ways are not our ways. What seems right to us may be far removed from God’s perfect plan.

b) God’s Knowledge Surpasses Ours (Romans 11:33)

God knows the end from the beginning, and His decisions are based on a perfect understanding of all things, past, present, and future.

c) What Appears as Delay is Part of God’s Perfect Timing (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

God makes everything beautiful in His time, even when we do not understand the waiting period.

d) We Cannot Search Out the Depths of His Wisdom (Job 11:7-9)

Even the most wise of men cannot plumb the depths of God’s wisdom. His understanding is too vast for us to fully grasp.

Biblical Example: The Journey of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-4)

Abraham obeyed God’s command to leave his country, not knowing where he was going. God’s plan for him was beyond his understanding, but he followed in faith.

2. TRUSTING IN GOD’S SOVEREIGNTY IN TIMES OF UNCERTAINTY

Even when we cannot understand what God is doing, we are called to trust in His sovereign control.

a) God’s Sovereignty Is Unquestionable (Proverbs 3:5-6)

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, and He will direct your paths.

b) God’s Timing Is Perfect (Psalm 145:17)

The Lord is righteous in all His ways and faithful in all His actions. His timing is always perfect, even when it doesn’t align with our expectations.

c) His Purposes Are Unchanging (Isaiah 46:9-10)

God’s counsel will stand, and His purpose will be established, no matter what happens in the world around us.

d) God Sees the Bigger Picture (Jeremiah 29:11)

We may not always understand, but God’s plans for us are good, to give us a future and a hope.

Biblical Example: The Life of Joseph (Genesis 50:20)

Joseph’s journey was full of hardship and injustice, but in hindsight, he saw that it was God’s plan to bring about the saving of many lives.

3. LEARNING TO SURRENDER TO GOD’S WAYS

Surrendering our will to God’s is a key to walking in peace, even when we do not understand His plan.

a) God Works All Things Together for Good (Romans 8:28)

Even when things don’t make sense, we are assured that God is working everything for our good, according to His perfect plan.

b) Surrender Brings Peace (Philippians 4:6-7)

When we surrender our anxieties to God, He gives us peace that surpasses understanding.

c) God’s Ways Lead to Blessings (Deuteronomy 28:1-14)

Obedience to God’s ways brings blessings that are beyond what we can imagine.

d) Faith in God’s Sovereignty Brings Assurance (Psalm 23:1-4)

The Lord is our Shepherd, and He leads us beside still waters, even when we face the darkest valleys.

Biblical Example: Jesus in Gethsemane (Matthew 26:39)

Jesus, in His humanity, struggled with the pain of the cross, but He surrendered His will to the Father’s plan, saying, “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

4. GOD’S WAYS BRING US TO A PLACE OF GLORY