June 5, 2025

God describes himself as a leviathan, big and untamable. However, we don’t know what a leviathan is, so it’s hard for us to picture this character. Is it a whale, as my commentary thinks? Or is it a crocodile or an alligator? To me, the description God gives us more closely resembles a gigantic alligator-like creature. Being a native of Florida, I can relate more to an alligator because they are seen regularly in our daily lives, are formidable, and will eat small animals or a human if they get too close. We had one removed from our pond, and the trapper was able to lasso him and move him to a retirement home where he could live out the rest of his life well-fed and comfortable. We have another one living in our pond now, but he is still relatively small, probably consuming tadpoles and frogs.

In comparison to God, alligators can live in any body of water; in Florida, if the water is wet, it is always possible to find one there. Our pond is tiny, with little for them to eat, but they always slide in, hoping for a meal train to sustain them. When they get too big, too hungry, or mating season comes calling, they usually wander off. Then there are times they stay close and call our pond their home. It’s cool to see them, but you don’t want to mess with them. 

The primary thing to understand about God is that He is greater than anyone can imagine and is sovereign over the earth and the entire creation, encompassing everything within it. Remember that, so when you go to Him, you are humble, keeping in mind that He is royalty, so be appreciative and undemanding of Him. 

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1 Peter 5:6-7

None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me? Job 41:10