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God is Awesome!



“Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power, and love, our God is an awesome God!” This chorus has been sung countless times in Churches, events, and gatherings for many years. It has touched the lives of millions. You may be quite familiar with this song “Awesome God” by the late Rich Mullins.

Yes, our God is awesome. Nehemiah 1:5 and 4:14, are two verses that declare, “…Lord God of Heaven, O great and awesome God…Remember the Lord, great and awesome….” But, have we ever stopped to consider the true meaning behind the Biblical use of the word “awesome” in reference to God the Father?

The Hebrew word that translates to “awesome” is derived from a verb meaning “to fear.” The good news, is this word “fear” does NOT mean “frightening” or to be afraid of something. Rather, it is the nature of one’s heart and soul that inspires reverence or godly awe. This type of “fear” is closely synonymous with godly living.

Think of it this way….where worldly and ordinary “fear” can be paralyzing and traumatizing, we can find peace, contentment and the ability to be obedient and fruitful Christians when we have developed godly fear as an attribute in our lives.

Having godly fear will empower us to reject sin, apathy, and selfishness in order to live above the world’s standards. Having a proper understanding of godly fear will help us to live in ways that please God. Psalm 128:1, says “Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.”

Our God is awesome and worthy of our fear! A fear where we are never afraid of running away from God, but a fear that inspires us to run towards Him because of His great love, purpose and plans for us. This alone, makes me want to not only love Him in return, but to obey Him and submit to His ways, and fulfill the purpose for which I was created. Yes, our God is an awesome God!

Listen Here (and sing along) with Rich Mullins:  "Awesome God"

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