Big God

"In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, and His robe filled the temple. Seraphim were standing above Him; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth. The foundations of the doorways shook at the sound of their voices, and the temple was filled with smoke."
(Isaiah 6:1-4 HCSB)

The prophet Isaiah had a life changing encounter with a holy God.  He sees in a vision God in his temple.  The imagery used by Isaiah is awe inspiring, the Lord's robe flowing from the throne fills the sanctuary.  God is high and lifted up and the massive angels called Seraphim are crying out while circling above the throne, holy, holy holy is the LORD of Hosts.  Their voices shake the foundation of the temple.  This picture tells us something of the nature of God that is very important for us to know.  God is big, I mean BIG.

Why is it important for us to understand how big God is?  Firstly just trying to understand the size of God, makes us seem very small!  Humility is the first step to knowing God.  Humility, brings us to our knees and causes us to cry out for help.  Humility allows us to say, "Lord forgive me", Lord help me to repent and put my faith in you.  Secondly, having a big God helps us deal with big problems.  If your problems are bigger than God, how can he help you?  Knowing I have a God who is bigger than my sin strengthens me to resist.  Having a God who is bigger than my marriage, helps me love my spouse the way Christ loved me and showed me grace and having a big God helps me when I receive that phone call about my teenager who just crashed his car and is on his way to the hospital.  

Having a Big God makes all the difference in the world.  Life will have it's ups and downs and if your problems seem overwhelming open up a bible to Isaiah 6 and start reading.  Think about the size of God and then think about how this big God is.  Think about how this big God sent his only Son to die on the cross for your sins and in doing so displayed his big love to you and the world. Get a big view of God, ask God today to show you just how big he is and trust in HIM.       

Let Christ Be Yes

"For all the promises of God find their yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory." ~2 Corinthians 1:20

Who is the "him" in this passage? Who is the yes to all of God's promises? Whom does God establish us in, anoint us, seal us and fill us through the Holy

Spirit.

Who forgives us of our sin, who died for you while you were still a sinner? Who was buried in the grave for three days and rose again? Who promises to go and prepare a place for you and return for you and where he is you will be also? Who promises to wipe away the tears, to end death and suffering? Who has defeated our enemy death? Who comes into the hearts of people and changes them forever, who give life that is full and abundant? Who is the author of peace, joy, hope beyond measure?

Who comforts us when we are afflicted and helps us comfort others? In whom do we find the strength to overcome sin and temptation? Who gives us the sunrise and the stars by night and has named them? Who is beyond any knowledge we can possibly fathom, in fact all the treasure of knowledge is found in him? Who is love, the essence of love, the embodiment of love, love defined? Who is Jesus Christ? In Jesus all of God's promises find their YES!

Trust Jesus today! Let him be the YES in your life, by giving it to him.

Christ in Culture

Christ didn't come to run for political office, or try to persuade the religious leaders of his day. He didn't rage against the Roman government system for which he was under. He started with a few followers, one heart at a time and he gave his life as a sacrifice. And on the third day he rose from the grave, by doing so the whole world came to know his name. Christ didn't come to change culture but to redeem culture unto himself.

The gospel saves us and drives us to live sacrificially for others, in order that they too may be redeemed by the blood of Christ. Share the gospel, live your salvation out in front of a culture that needs to be redeemed by Christ.