God's divine providence
"For just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, giving seed to the one who sows and bread to the one who eats, so shall my word be that goes forth from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but shall accomplish what pleases me, achieving the end for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:10-11) In this passage, the prophet Isaiah employs the imagery of rain and snow descending from heaven to describe the efficacy and fruitfulness of the Word of God. Just as precipitation nourishes the earth, ensuring its capacity to produce sustenance, so does the divine Word fulfill its purpose. This analogy reinforces the irrevocable and life-giving nature of God's revelation. The divine utterance is not sterile or unproductive; rather, it is an active force that transforms, sustains, and leads creation toward its intended fulfillment. Whether revealed in the Law, the Prophets, or ultimately ...