He is Worthy

He Is Worthy! (Deuteronomy 4:39)

Think with me about the greatness of our God this morning. J. B. Phillips wrote a book several years ago that he titled "Your God Is Too Small." His premise was simple: humans try to "manage" God by bringing Him down to their level. It's a mistake many of us will make if we don't think carefully and regularly about our God's greatness.

One way to reflect on God's greatness and His worthiness is to think about His attributes. We do Him and ourselves a disservice if we forget those attributes. He is eternal. He is all-knowing. He is holy. He is wise. He is righteous. He is unlimited in power. He is unchanging. He is faithful. He is loving. He is everywhere present at the same time. Reflecting on His attributes will remind us that He is beyond our ability to manage. We don't manage Him; we declare His glory!

We can also think about God's names in Scripture. They reveal aspects of His character and His interaction with us. God is known in Scripture as "God Most High." He is "God, My Peace." He is "God, My Provider." He is "God, My Banner (the One who goes before me). He is "God, My Healer." He is "God, My Peace." He is "God Who Sees." He is "The Holy One of Israel." He is "The Father of the Fatherless." And that's just a small list of names that identify Him as the majestic, good and wise God that He truly is. They tell us that our God is worthy of our devotion, praise and service.

We get another glimpse of God's worthiness when we think about His works. Never forget the very first words of Scripture. "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) He spoke simple words and our world came into existence. He is mighty, powerful and incredibly creative. He is also the sustainer of that creation. (See Acts 17:28) Not one second of time occurs without God's powerful work in that second. Our world continues to exist because our worthy God sustains it. All of that should move us to declare Him worthy!

Finally, consider Moses' words in Deuteronomy 4:39. "Therefore know this day, and consider it in your heart, that the Lord Himself is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other." God is uniquely God. There is no other god. Anything else that presents itself as god is nothing more than an idol. Let that last line of Moses' instruction resonate in our hearts this morning: "there is no other!"

The God of Scripture, He is God! There is no other! He alone is worthy of our praise, honor and love. He alone is worthy of our devotion and service. He alone is worthy of our trust and commitment. - John Strain is Senior Pastor of First Baptist Toms River

God' WORD for YOU: Proverbs 9; Jeremiah 46-47; Hebrews 6

Think About This: The next time you find yourself alone in a dark alley facing the undeniables of life, don't cover them with a blanket, or ignore them with a nervous grin. Don't turn up the TV and pretend they aren't there. Instead, stand still, whisper his name, and listen. He is nearer than you think. Max Lucado