Who has gathered the wind in his fists? (Proverbs 30:4 ESV)
Wind and Hope
Agur, in the book of Proverbs, has figured out that we humans at times feel helpless. As he describes his awareness of his lack of control, power, and knowledge, it is easy to imagine that Agur might be writing from today in Wichita, Kansas instead of writing in the ancient Middle East.
We wonder, today, if we really can do anything to hurt or help our environment. We wonder, today, if we can change the minds of our confused neighbors. We wonder, today, if we can plan for retirement. We wonder, today, if we can affordably affect our health. We wonder, today, if we can help our crying children. We wonder, today, if our votes actually matter.
Helpless.
Agur tells us though, that there is One who holds the wind in His fists!
He describes the Holy One, Jahweh, the One True God in these terms:
Who has ascended to heaven and come down?
Who has gathered the wind in his fists?
Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is his name, and what is his son’s name?
Surely you know! (Proverbs 30:4)
When you feel helpless, cling to the One who holds the wind…
Take the hope God grants us.