In Awe of God
Scriptures to ponder in awe of God:
Psalm 33:8 “Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.”
Proverbs 1:7 “The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.”
Deuteronomy 4:34
“Has any god ever tried to take for himself one nation out of another nation, by testings, by signs and wonders, by war, by a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, or by great and awesome deeds, like all the things the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your very eyes?”
Nehemiah 9:32
“Now therefore, our God, the great God, mighty and awesome, who keeps his covenant of love, do not let all this hardship seem trifling in your eyes – the hardship that has come on us, on our kings and leaders, on our priests and prophets, on our ancestors and all your people, from the days of the kings of Assyria until today.”
Psalms 89:7
“In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.”
Psalms 66:5
“Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for humankind!”
Psalms 65:5
“You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.”
Psalms 68:35
“You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!”
Psalms 66:3
“Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.”
Let’s Spend Time in Awe of God Enjoying His Presence
Let’s spend time today focusing on His Awesomeness and these Scriptures. He created this amazingly colorful beautifully enhanced world and every intricate creature within it. God painted the skies and the earth for our view. He added fragrance for our delight. Yahweh has done abundantly above wonders on our behalf. Through our relationship with Him we are daily loaded with benefits.
Find ways to enjoy His presence and take in the beauty of His creation today. Take a walk, a hike, or enjoy a video tour of His works on the earth.
Confess and/or sing: Father, I stand in awe of You!
You are beautiful beyond description?
Too marvelous for words?
Too wonderful for comprehension?
Like nothing ever seen or heard?
Who can grasp your infinite wisdom?
Who can fathom the depth of your love?
You are beautiful beyond description?
Majesty enthroned above?
And I stand, I stand in awe of you?
I stand, I stand in awe of you?
Holy God to whom all praise is due?
I stand in awe of you.