THE GREATNESS OF GOD

The difficulty that Christians face is what we cannot see. Particularly when we speak about Divinity. We understand that God is there, but what is it we mean? We see a universe of stars with little in between. The size is astronomical we cannot see the end; So all the “qualities” of God are hard to comprehend. We know that God is Spirit. But where is Spirit found? We cannot quantify it, for we are too earth bound. We do not have a test tube which states, “essence of God”. We can’t locate Him in the sky or underneath the sod. And yet He isn’t hiding. The evidence is there. His fingerprints are all around if only we’re aware, To spot what we are looking at. There is no “empty space” There’s nowhere we can flee from Him and everything’s in place. The sky proclaims His Glory. The stars all sing along. And when we listen to a bird we hear an angel’s song. Our sight is obfuscated and filters out His form; So when we look at nothing, we find that is the norm. We know that He is powerful. We know all time and space, Are held together by His Word! An awesome fact to face. To stop the earth’s rotation does not take sleight of hand. It happens in the instant He issues His command. Men talk of “Mother Nature” a Lady who’s not there! We speak of her abundant power. But how can “nothing” care? God keeps the very universe and yet He’s never tired. He is the very pinnacle of all that is desired. He has no competition. No one can change His mind. But speak to Him in reverence and you are sure to find, That He will change the circumstance and miracles you’ll see, If you will only ask Him in true humility. You cannot give Him orders. He does what He desires. There is no one to tell Him “Nay!” - We do what he requires! And yet in all this awesomeness He’s gentle as a dove. He seldom has to use His power. Instead He uses love. It is the way He treats us; with tenderness and care; This “quality” is manifest and constantly is there. And though Our God is infinite; Whom we cannot control. He tells us of His love for us which covers heart and soul. Jim Strickland – Written Thursday, 18 August 2011