Our Awesome God

This morning I am continuing a meditation on Psalm 89:1-2, 5-8, 11, 13-18 NIV:

[1] "I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. [2] I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.

[5] The heavens praise your wonders, Lord, your faithfulness too, in the assembly of the holy ones. [6] For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord? Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings? [7] In the council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him. [8] Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.

[11] The heavens are yours, and yours also the earth; you founded the world and all that is in it.

[13] Your arm is endowed with power; your hand is strong, your right hand exalted. [14] Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. [15] Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, Lord. [16] They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness. [17] For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn. [18] Indeed, our shield belongs to the Lord, our king to the Holy One of Israel.

What a great meditation on the Lord!

1. His love is eternal, never ending, it goes on and on, never decreasing only increasing!
2. His faithfulness is established in Heaven which is eternal, never ending, always established. His faithfulness is not based in this world which is ever changing and ultimately passing away.
3. There is no one, anywhere, that even comes close to comparing to God. Even if you took the combined power and majesty of all the heavenly creatures that surround Him, all the angels included, this wouldn't even compare to God's awesomeness.
4. Heaven AND earth are His! He rules over all, He has supreme authority and power.
5. He is a God who acts with awesome power. Righteousness and justice are the foundations of His rule - and love and faithfulness are the banners He flies in front of Himself, and that is what people experience first, His love and faithfulness.
6. Those that are in His company, that rely on Him are blessed with His favor, His protection, and His righteousness!

Lord, we do well to put our trust in You! You desire to reveal Yourself to us as you are described in PS 89. We long to gaze on Your Glory, experience Your righteousness and justice, and see You move in love and faithfulness.