The Majesty of God - Pt. 1

 

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy. Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. (Psalm 19:1-6 ESV).

 

Yesterday I mentioned the need to rekindle our awe of God. I wondered after publishing that devotional if it really went far enough in detailing the “how” of that necessity. Some of the questions that came to mind were: How does the Bible speak about the majesty of God? Is there a way to be awestruck by God short of a miraculous intervention of a supernatural means? What does being struck with the majesty of God look like in our lives? So today I want to begin to look through the Scripture and see some of the things that describe the reaction and reason for people to be struck with awe in confronting the reality of the presence of God.

 

This photo, taken by Chase Fountain of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department one evening over South Llano River State Park, is just one example of the majesty of God our psalmist writes about in today’s reading. He tells us that God’s creation preaches a sermon about its Creator. The whole world is invited to hear and enjoy this proclamation of God’s glory and majesty. Creation is not divine, but it does reflect to us God’s wisdom, power, and beauty.

 

Creation is always reflecting that “otherness” of God. We have become so immune to its affect simply because we are surrounded daily by the marvel of it. We don’t live in a monochromic world. That is by the design of our God. It ought to take our breath away, and, yet, most of us have slept through some of the great displays of it.

 

Of course, we cannot fully know God by simply admiring his creation, however. Only through God’s Word can we begin to know about the Lord’s deep love and grace shown in his Son, Jesus Christ. The Scriptures are like powerful glasses that help us to see everything clearly. However, it is a start to the return to awe. Next time you are out in God’s world, pay close attention to his amazing work and praise him as the psalmist did for the beauty of his creation as you also give thanks for his love and amazing grace.