Awe

The Awesome Word

The love for God’s word comes as a result of our love for the Lord and our appreciation for his word. The Psalmist stood in awe of God’s word; he was amazed by its construction and power. Do you stand in awe of God’s word?

Psalm 119:169-176

169 Let my cry come before you, O Lord;
      give me understanding according to your word!
170 Let my plea come before you;
      deliver me according to your word.
171 My lips will pour forth praise,
      for you teach me your statutes.
172 My tongue will sing of your word,
      for all your commandments are right.
173 Let your hand be ready to help me,
      for I have chosen your precepts.
174 I long for your salvation, O Lord,
      and your law is my delight.
175 Let my soul live and praise you,
      and let your rules help me.
176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek your servant,
      for I do not forget your commandments.

We Need More Awe

We stood several miles away and stared at Mt. Merapi in the pitch black Indonesian night as it belched red fire and sparks into the sky and leaked molten lava down its slopes. I was speechless. Awestruck. We experience precious little awe in our lives. We rarely stare at a sunset or lay on our …

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