The Greatness of God

With whom can we compare God? There is none. Only God is great. God is the creator and the ruler of all nations. Look at the stars. Who created these? God isn’t some material substance (water, mountains, gold) but rules over all things. He transcends. Other gods, nations and powerful rulers mean nothing compared to Him. Yet, this poses a problem. If God is Almighty, how did He let His people (the Israelites), be defeated by the Babylonians? It seems like their gods were stronger. The answer to this question is very important to understand. God is good. But we sin. That creates problems. When an entire nation (i.e. Israel) departs from the Lord, bad things happen. Yet, the good news is that God redeems because God is also good.

Why would anyone worship anyone or anything other than God Almighty? It is unwise to worship idols made with human hands. Isaiah made the contrast between God and us when he said people are like flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow. Yet in our hubris (exceeding pride), we fail to understand there is no comparison, only contrast, between humans and God. I could play “Chopsticks” on the piano but listening to a concert pianist play Bach or Beethoven is far more impressive. Our text today shows God is Creator, Counselor, immense, and the Holy One. He is also active and watchful.

- Pastor Tom Harrison