Iguazu Falls on the border of Brazil and Argentina is a spectacular
waterfall system of 275 falls along 2.7 km (1.67 miles) of the Iguazu River.
Etched on a wall on the Brazilian side of the Falls are the words of Psalm 93:4,
“Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea,
the LORD on high is mighty!”
(RSV). Below it are these words, “God is always greater than all of our
troubles.”
The writer of Psalm 93, who penned its words during the time that kings
reigned, knew that God is the ultimate King over all. “The LORD reigns,” he wrote. “Your throne is
established from of old; You are from everlasting” (vv.1-2). No matter how high
the floods or waves, the LORD
remains greater than them all.
The roar of a waterfall is truly majestic, but it is quite a different
matter to be in the water hurtling toward the falls. That may be the situation
you are in today. Physical, financial, or relational problems loom ever larger
and you feel like you are about to go over the falls. In such situations, the
Christian has Someone to turn to. He is the LORD,
“who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Eph. 3:20)
for He is greater than all of our troubles.
Never measure God’s unlimited power by your limited expectations. (RBC)
