Big enough?

Out of all the works of Christian Mystic Evelyn Underhill I love this quote the most:

“If God were small enough to be understood, He would not be big enough to be worshipped.”

Is it not true that in trying to reduce God to a size that will be manageable for us to understand, we slowly lose the magnificence of God's glory, power and might? If we want a God that is so small that he will fit into our tiny minds, then he would not be worth worshipping at all.

Psalm 99:1-3 (The Message)
"God rules. On your toes, everybody! He rules from his angel throne—take notice! God looms majestic in Zion, He towers in splendour over all the big names. Great and terrible your beauty: let everyone praise you! Holy. Yes, holy."

Here is another lovely message from Evelyn. Enjoy.

"God is much in the difficult home problems as in the times of quiet and prayer."

May you be blessed today.

Living in Grace
D3LM3

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36 - Meteoric and Titanic,

"God’s love is meteoric,
    his loyalty astronomic,
His purpose titanic,
    his verdicts oceanic.
Yet in his largeness
    nothing gets lost;
Not a man, not a mouse,    slips through the cracks." - Psalm 36:5-6 (Message)

How amazing is this passage from Eugene Peterson's translation? Have you ever considered these aspects of God and heard them described in this way?

Love - Meteoric
Loyalty - Astronomic
Purpose - Titanic
Verdict - Oceanic

God is so incredible that not even a mouse slips through the cracks - God always notices us. 

Reflection: Take a minute in your prayer time to use the four words from the Psalm to offer prayers to God. Meteoric, Astronomic, Titanic, Oceanic.

Living in Grace
D3LM3

Surprise

Luke 1:63-64 - Asking for a tablet, Zachariah wrote, “His name is to be John.” That took everyone

by surprise. Surprise followed surprise—Zachariah’s mouth was now open, his tongue loose, and

he was talking, praising God!

If we insist on putting God into our own little "box", then we should not expect to be surprised

by God's AWESOMENESS. Sometimes we limit God so much. Wouldn't it be wonderful to expect

God to show up and 'surprise' us every day?  Take the gathering of over 1 million Christians

outside Bloemfontein this weekend, as well as the thousands of other people gathering to pray

around the country. Wasn't that a 'God' moment - a surprise of sorts? Of course it was.

1 Corinthians 2:9 - "However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and

what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—"

Have a wonderful day and may God surprise you.

Living in Grace

D3LM3

I can't, but God can!

We have been having a look at the story of Joseph as part of a preaching series, and it has been very challenging, as well as encouraging. As part of his message on Sunday, Collin Moore drew our attention to Genesis 41:16, where Joseph says this to Pharaoh:

"I cannot do it, but God will give Pharaoh the answer he desires."

This one line may not make much sense out of it's context, but if we read around it we will note the humility of Joseph. Although he had the opportunity to brag about his abilities and special gifts, he chose to remain humble and deflected the glory to God. Joseph comprehended a very real truth - God is able to do all things through us.

As you face the issues and obstacles in your life remember that we may not be able to work it all out, BUT GOD can!

Deuteronomy 6:13 -  Deeply respect God, your God. Serve and worship him exclusively. Back up your promises with his name only.

2 Chronicles 25:9 -  “The Lord is able to give you much more than this!”

Living in Grace
D3LM3