God is Far More Awesome Than We Think
Rather than waste energy entertaining doubt and fear, let’s choose to trust in this far more awesome God to protect and provide for us.
Awesome is a popular but somewhat under-rated word in today’s vocabulary. Here are a few examples…
Sound familiar? I’ll bet we use the word more times than we realize in everyday conversation. What exactly does it mean? Well, the thesaurus lists several synonyms including majestic, magnificent, breathtaking, astonishing, terrifying, and intimidating.
Don’t get too excited, then, when someone says the highlights in your hair are awesome – are they breathtakingly beautiful or totally terrifying? And is an awesome teacher someone who loves kids and explains lessons well, or someone who’s incredibly intimidating?
God is not just awesome – He’s more than awesome
Last weekend, at the Stillwood women’s retreat, we used awesome in the context of God’s character as we spoke and sang about His power, faithfulness, and love for us.
Then this morning I read Psalm 89:6-8 which says:
“The highest angelic powers stand in awe of God. He is far more awesome that those who surround his throne. O Lord God Almighty! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, Lord? Faithfulness is Your very character.”
When I put the synonyms into Scriptural context, the word takes on an exciting new meaning. God is not merely awesome – majestic, magnificent, breathtaking, astonishing, terrifying, and intimidating. He’s more than that. He’s far more awesome than even the angels who surround His throne, and I hear that they’re pretty incredible.
How should we respond to a God who’s far more awesome than the angels?
Let’s give God the credit and praise He’s due. Rather than waste energy entertaining doubt and fear, let’s choose to trust in this far more awesome God to protect and provide for us. Rather than puff ourselves up with pride, let’s fall on our faces in worship and adore this far more awesome God for who He is – the Lord God Almighty, the One who is majestic, magnificent, breathtaking, astonishing, terrifying, and intimidating.
And let’s rest in the knowledge that this far more awesome God is faithful to those who love Him.
How about you?
What words of praise would you like to offer for this far more awesome God?
Know you are loved,
Grace
It’s funny I am often struck by awesome’s overuse too. If we really thought about it we’d reserve it for God alone. Thanks for the reminder. I ended up on your blog today after reading your inspiring story on Mary DeMuth’s blog. As a writer with only a handful of publications and three young children, your journey is inspiring. May God continue to bless you in writing and in all your endeavors.
Po co dużo gadać po próżnicy… Pięknie napisany materiał. Trafiłem na Twoją przez przypadek przeszukując w Google, ale znalazłeś we mnie już stałego czytelnika 🙂 pozdr