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Job 38:12 “Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place;”
Tucked in the whirlwind of God’s questioning to Job, this verse shines quietly. It’s not typically quoted as a declaration of love—but look closer. The Lord reveals that even the morning obeys His voice. The dayspring, the first light, is not random. It is placed—set intentionally by a God of order and mercy. This same intentionality applies to us. If He causes the dawn to rise in its place, how much more will He order the seasons of our lives with compassion and care?
- Lamentations 3:22–23 – His mercies are new every morning.
- Psalm 143:8 – Cause me to hear Thy lovingkindness in the morning.
- Genesis 8:22 – While the earth remaineth… day and night shall not cease.
- Malachi 4:2 – Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise.
- Isaiah 50:4 – He wakeneth morning by morning.
O Maker of mornings and the paths of stars, You do not forget to send the light nor fail to clothe the earth in warmth. You are mindful of dust and galaxies alike. I praise You, not only for what You give but for how gently You place it.
This verse humbles us. We do not command the morning, but we wake into it, gifted. It quiets the temptation to control outcomes. Life is not random. God’s love is as regular as the sunrise. Each new beginning, though silent and subtle, is a loud act of His faithfulness. We are not called to be in control—we are called to trust the One who already is.
“Dear LORD- thank You for the mornings I didn’t command but woke into because of You. Teach me to greet each dawn as proof that You have not forgotten me. In Jesus glorious name, Amen.”
thanks
You’re welcome Keith
God Bless~
God had set everything in its place,
to function at its specified pace.
In two separate events He chose to move time back,
His creation obeyed the Master without a moments slack.
Whether a fish with a coin in its mouth,
Or a raven that gives no second thought, in a time of a lengthy drought.
One was used to release a gift in Peter’s hand;
The other heard God’s command to feed a man,
who chose to take a faithful stand.
Yet when it comes to the average man, we look for a different plan.
Hesitation gets in the way that makes us stumble,
So how should we answer to our Maker, our Savior?
I conclude, it starts by being humble.
And being thankful that His love, mercy, and grace brings us back into His favor.
Cora,
What a beautiful poem! Your words show the love for the LORD – and the message will resonate with those who read it.
Being humble is a true character of the Holy Spirit – I believe it is a true sign of those who follow the LORD selflessly and truly align with His Word!
You have a gift from the LORD Cora!
God Bless you abundantly my friend~