In Awe

I am still captivated by Mike Plewniak's message at VFC about who God is. As humans, we pridefully bring down the view of God. I am amazed at how human beings know so much, and yet, know so very little. The verse Mike used was Psalm 8:1-4.

8:1 O Lord, our Lord,how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 Out of the mouth of babes and infants,you have established strength because of your foes,to still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?

"When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you should care for him?" That is how we should look at the universe. It reveals who God is and how far above us He is. He made the universe with his fingers, with one voice He spoke it into existence, why should He care about us? Look at the picture of the universe above. The little dots to the lower right are the planets of our solar system. Imagine how small in comparison we are. We are insignificant in might and knowledge.

As humans obtain more information about the universe, one would think that our awe of God would increase far beyond David's, who was in awe when he new far less about what he was looking at. In fact, I think that the more we find out about the universe, the more prideful we become in our "knowledge."

Every day we should be in awe of how BIG God is. He holds the universe in His hands. And yet, God is personal. He knows us by name; He knows the number of hairs on our head; He knows our tomorrows. If God can create the majesty of the universe, why should we think that our future is out of His control? Indeed, He is sovereign in ALL things.

Another thing about the universe that should keep us in awe is its beauty. Ever seen a picture of a nebula? There is such beauty in the universe. What is truly awe inspiring is the fact that this beauty is only a fraction of God's beauty.

The universe should humble us. God is FAR above us in all things. Take time to reflect on the vastness of space, and remind yourself that God is big and far above us. He is not to be brought down to our level. Have you created a universe with your fingers and with one voice yet? Until you do, be in awe of God.

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