Our Awesome God – Dr. Charles Stanley
In our culture, God’s name is oftentimes mentioned with little
reverence. In fact, many people actually use it as a curse. Even among those
who love Him, it is far too common to use His name casually, without taking
time to ponder who He is. When you say a blessing at mealtimes, for instance,
do you realize that you are talking to the almighty Creator God who rules over
all things?
Our view of the Lord impacts three areas of life. First, it
affects our prayers. As we come to know Him better and better, our desires will
start to look like His goals for us, and our petitions will align more closely
with His purposes. Furthermore, as we recognize His greatness and power, we’ll
become more confident that He can accomplish mighty things—and we will venture
to “pray big.”
Second, our understanding of His righteousness and goodness
influences our behavior. If God has these attributes, surely it is in our best
interest to obey gladly. We will desire righteousness and be quick to repent of
sin.
Third, our faith
is impacted. Grasping that Jesus is holy, good, and powerful grows our trust in
Him. Knowing our awesome God and remembering His great works will further build
our confidence in Him.
Do you personally know our loving and holy heavenly Father? He
invites you into an intimate relationship with Him. But, as with any good
friendship, time and intentionality are necessary to understand Him and learn
His ways. The more you do that, the more your prayers, behavior, and faith will
be impacted.
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