I Stand in Awe

The following article was published in the Arthur Graphic-Clarion in April 2016.
 

Each year when Spring begins its greening and blooming I have to take time to marvel at how incredible this world is that God created. Things that were totally dead spring to new life. Grass that was totally brown turns to lush shades of green. Flowers that faded in the Fall once again Spring to life. These things make me want to proclaim with Psalm 48, “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise.”

One of my favorite worship songs through the years has been “I Stand in Awe.” It truly proclaims how I feel when I think of creation, when I think of what God has done, when I consider the stars, the thunder, and the incredible power that God displays throughout the universe. I stand in awe and in awesome wonder when I think of how a baby is born and how our bodies work to provide life one generation after another.

And then to consider what God has done for us through His Son Jesus Christ. He did not spare his Son but gave him up in order to bear our sin and burden’s on the cross of Calvary. He bled and died that day to take away our sins. One day Jesus is coming back with shouts of acclamation to take us home, and that day will truly be a day that we stand in awe and proclaim “My God, how great Thou art!”

You probably recognized some of the words I have used in this week’s meditation. I have combined the worship song “I Stand in Awe” and the hymn “How Great Thou Art” to proclaim the greatness of God. And yet as the worship song proclaims, “You are beautiful beyond description, too marvelous for words, too wonderful for comprehension, like nothing ever seen or heard.” I guess I will just stop trying to describe it and stand here in awe of how great God truly is. I hope that you will stand with me this week and be reminded of our awesome God.

Find a way this week to get outside and enjoy the warming weather. As you do take in the wonder of creation and the new life that is springing forth around you. Praise God for what he has done and continues to do in your life and in this world. The Lord is in control of this world that He has created and He is in control of everything you are facing in your life. Allow God to be your source of praise and strength this week. Then step back and stand in awe!
 
Glen Rhodes
Arthur Mennonite Church