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Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know Jeremiah 33:3

My friend Nancy and I once tried to introduce her mom to the wonders of the internet. We pulled up the old "Ask Jeeves" website and told her it could answer any question. She was skeptical, but Nancy encouraged her: "It's true, Mom. Just ask it anything!"

After thinking for a moment, her mom responded, "How is Aunt Helen feeling?"

She had the right idea — when you have a question, you go to a source that can give you an answer. But as she learned, some things can’t be found online. If you want to know how Aunt Helen is doing, you don’t Google it — you pick up the phone and call her.

The internet is an incredible tool. We can look up just about anything — recipes, historical facts, even answers to complex science questions. But when it comes to the deep, personal questions of life — questions like “Why am I going through this trial? What’s my purpose in life? How do I make this tough decision?”— Google doesn’t have the answer.

Whenever we’re struggling, it’s tempting to search for solutions wherever we can — self-help books, social media, podcasts, and even well-meaning friends. While these sources might offer a small amount of help, some answers can only come from the One who truly knows everything.

God isn’t just another source of information — He’s the source. He knows the past, present, and future. He understands our hearts better than we do. And, unlike a search engine, God knows our exact situation, our deepest needs, and what’s best for us.

Jeremiah 33:3 is a powerful reminder that when we call on God, he will answer us. And he promises to reveal "great and unsearchable things." That means God will show us things we could never figure out on our own, guiding us in ways that are beyond human understanding.

So, the next time you find yourself searching for answers, take a moment to pray. God doesn’t just give information — he gives wisdom and direction for your life. And that’s something no search engine can match.

- alan smith

Lord, thank you for always being available when I have questions and concerns. Help me to seek you first instead of relying on others. Remind me that your wisdom is far greater than anything I can find on my own. In Jesus' name, amen.