#255: The Greatness of God

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I read one time about a newspaper ad for a missing dog. It read “Lost – one dog. Brown hair with several bald spots. Right leg broken due to a car accident. Rear left hip hurt. Right eye missing. Left ear bitten off in a dog fight. Answers to the name: Lucky.” I don’t know about you, but that seems like a very appropriate name!
In our culture today, names don’t usually carry any specific meaning or significance. But we know that in the Bible, names convey great meaning and weight.

In Genesis 1:1, the very first verse of the Bible, it says, “In the beginning God created…” Who created the world? God did. God is mentioned in the very first verse. In verse 1 the name God is the Hebrew word “Elohim.” Primarily it means “strong one” or “powerful one.” It also reveals his power to create. This particular name of God is found in the Bible over 2500 times. It is found 32 times alone in the 1st chapter of Genesis.

Have you ever thought about how the Bible begins with a simple declaration that God exists? It does not provide an explanation for his existence. The Bible just states that He is.

God is the creator of all things. He is the “Elohim” the powerful one, who is able to speak a word and bring stars into space, planets into being, living animals and man to life. We see a God who is awesome and creative. He is powerful.

Deuteronomy 10:17 – “For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome.”

Humans are impressed with power. Every time I am on an airplane I am impressed with the power of the plane filled with passengers and luggage and it still has the ability to thrust into the sky.. I was impressed when I stood at Niagara Falls on Canadian side and watch the roaring water. But are we still impressed by the power of God?

At the command of God the world came into existence. There is power in his voice and his his words. He is a God who can do all things.

Today when you pray remember that He is creatively powerful!

The Hebrew word for create means “to create out of nothing.” God Elohim brings design out of disorder. He created the cosmos out of chaos.

Psalm 95:6 – “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our maker.”

Psalm 121:2 – “My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”

So, what is our proper response to the greatness of God? There is only one response. Worship. Worship is our natural response to the power and creativity of our God. The more you know God, the more you feel compelled to worship.

Worship is personal. It’s hard to worship someone you don’t know. Worship is not just singing songs. Worship is personal communion with God. This is why John said in…

Revelation: 4:11 – “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

Today’s Challenge: Think about the God we serve. His name is Elohim – He is the strong, powerful, creator God. He is worthy of your worship, your praise, and your devotion. If you have a need in your life, remember his greatness. There is nothing he cannot do.