Google. It’s become our natural default to almost anything we want to search for. You name it, you can search for it.
Recipes for cookies that are nut free and gluten-free. Google it!
Directions for any place you want to go. Google it!
The definition of that word you’ve never even heard of. Google it!
The lyrics to the new song you’ve heard on the radio. Google it!
How to get rid of chigger bites when you’ve tried everything imaginable. Google it!
And the list could go on forever. Everything under the sun is searchable on this thing we call Google.
Except for one thing…..
The greatness and riches of God.
Psalm 145:3 says this: “Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness is unsearchable.“
The apostle Paul uses this word again in Ephesians 3:8, “Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ…”
Oh, you can most certainly type in the words God’s riches and God’s greatness in your Google search box. But no matter how many websites come up, it doesn’t matter.
The most eloquent writers and theologians could not even begin to explain the depths of the riches and greatness of God.
Unsearchable. What does it really mean? The Greek meaning for this word used in scripture means this:
Impossible to fully investigate, no matter how great the effort; impossible to discover; going beyond all human ability to even locate.
I don’t know about you, but I need this reminder. Living in a world with information constantly at my finger tips, it’s easy to get sucked in to the false belief that the answers to all my questions can be figured out by typing them into a search box on Google.
What about these kinds of questions?…….
How can God continue to forgive me for that same sin that trips me up? unsearchable!
How can God love me during my seasons of doubt? unsearchable!
When will the pain and hurt from my current trial come to an end? unsearchable!
How can anything good come from this messy, broken situation?unsearchable!
No. I won’t find the answers to these kinds of questions on Google. Even if I actually type them into that search box and pull up hundreds or thousands of websites, it will all just be someone’s commentary or opinion.
God’s riches and greatness are unsearchable. The answers to a lot of our tough questions are also unsearchable.
Yet he beckons us to SEEK him. He longs for us to SEEK him with all our heart.
We may not get the exact answers we’re longing for, but if we stay close to him–one step at a time–we will experience the unsearchable riches and greatness of who he is.
And no matter what Google says, He. Is. Enough.
Blessings to you!
Lisa Preuett
Lisa Preuett~Rest Stop for the Soul 
Amen! 🙂
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Thanks, Stacey! Hope you are walking in peace and grace today. 🙂
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Good post for me as I fight w/Google! Time to pray. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Mary! There is certainly power in prayer. Be blessed! 🙂
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Lisa, I’m embarrassed to admit that at moments of desperation I HAVE googled some of those questions. And was (not surprisingly) not satisfied with the answers 🙂 You’re right on the money with this. And you’ve reminded me (I need reminding quite often) He. Is. Enough. Thanks!
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Thanks for stopping by and sharing your honesty, Barb! I am sure you aren’t the only one to have done this. We are all guilty of seeking answers in other areas besides God! May God give you hope and peace as you look to HIM for all things in your life. Blessings to you!
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