Into the Fire

Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,

or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?

Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,

or weighed the mountains on the scales

and the hills in a balance?

Who has understood the Spirit of the Lord.

or instructed him as his counselor?

Whom did the Lord consult to enlighten him,

or who taught him the right way?

Who was it that taught him knowledge

or showed him the path of understanding?

Surely the nations are like a drop in the bucket;

they are regarded as dust on the scales;

he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.

. . .

Before him all nations are nothing;

they are regarded by him as worthless

and less than nothing.

. . .

The Lord is the everlasting God,

the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired or weary,

and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary

and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary,

and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the Lord

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:12-15; 17; 28-31 (NIV)