S – Who has directed the Spirit of the Lord, or who gave him counsel? ¹⁴ Who did he consult? Who gave him understanding and taught him the paths of justice? Who taught him knowledge and showed him the way of understanding? 

Isaiah 40:13–14 CSB

O – Commentary:

Against the backdrop of Israel’s questions (spoken by the prophet), the Lord affirmed that he is the incomparable God, a wise and sovereign creator who rules over the nations.

40:12–13 These rhetorical questions evoke the answer “No one!” God alone created all that exists. He will judge creation (24:17), and he alone can and will restore creation through his salvation. • Who is able to advise the Spirit of the Lord? Greek version reads Who can know the Lord’s thoughts?

 New Living Translation Study Bible (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2008), Is 40:12–13.

A – It is hard for us to comprehend the unlimited power and scope of who God is.  Everything in our world has some “limited” number or measurement.  How do you apply that to a God who has none.  Asking the question who would “teach, instruct or help him understand” seems absurd. It should create in us a healthy fear and reverence for Him.

R – Heavenly Father, you alone are God.  Thank you that in all that you are, you invite us into an intimate relationship with you.  We worship you alone.