Psalm 111:2
“The works of the LORD are great, studied by all who have pleasure in them.”
In design and scope, all the works of the LORD are great, whether large or small. The range of meaning of the Hebrew word “great” is so extensive that no single English word is expressive enough to take its place. This leads us to understand that the richness and variety of God’s works demand our diligent study.
The Bible says that God’s works are manifest in creation. With every transmission from the Hubble telescope comes a fresh revelation of the grandeur and precision of the universe, along with a reminder of His tremendous power. The Holy Scriptures also declare the greatness of the Lord’s works. The history of His dealings in the lives of Old Testament saints alone proves His longsuffering, mercy, and faithfulness.
Charles Spurgeon once said that the believer experiences intercourse with God through the knowledge of Him. Yet sadly, and to their detriment, too many people pass through life without the faintest desire to know Almighty God on a deeper level.
The Lord beckons His people to enjoy greater intimacy with Him. Once the reality of His power, faithfulness, and goodness sinks into your soul, those truths build one upon another. A deep-seated joy rooted in God’s greatness takes hold of your thoughts, bringing peace and rest.
In his passion for God, the psalmist declared, “deep calls unto deep” (Psalm 42:7). Will you move beyond a superficial, casual relationship with your Lord? I pray you will. Because to the one who gazes intently, the more you see, the greater your pleasure will be.
– Pastor Jack
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