How can we apply the awe of God's works in daily worship? Scripture Focus – Job 36:25 “All mankind has seen it; man beholds it from afar.” Seeing God’s Works and Feeling Proper Awe - God’s works stand in plain sight for every person, removing any excuse for dullness (Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20). - The scope and order of creation point to His unrivaled wisdom (Isaiah 40:26). - Awe begins when the eyes linger on what the Lord has already displayed, letting the heart agree with Elihu’s observation. Translating Awe into Personal Worship - Begin each day by naming one visible work of God—a sunrise, a child’s laughter, even breath—and responding aloud, “Lord, You did that.” - Let creation shape song selection: sing a hymn or chorus that magnifies God’s power when thunder rolls (Psalm 29:3–4). - Pair ordinary tasks with thanksgiving: folding laundry becomes praise for the One who clothes the lilies (Matthew 6:28–30). - Keep a running “works of God” journal; jot quick notes of every detail noticed, then read them back in evening devotions. - Memorize Psalm 111:2 (“Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.”) and recite it whenever something beautiful or powerful appears. Worship Practices Shaped by Awe - Scripture-saturated Silence: Take a brief pause before meals or meetings, silently recalling Job 36:25 and allowing awe to settle the soul. - Congregational Sharing: During fellowship, recount recent observations of God’s handiwork, anchoring conversation in specific verses (e.g., Revelation 4:11). - Responsive Reading: Integrate creation-focused passages into family devotions—alternating voices emphasizes community amazement. - Artistic Expression: Sketch, photograph, or craft something inspired by nature, then dedicate it to the Lord as an offering of skill He supplied (Exodus 35:35). Cultivating an Awe-Filled Heart Throughout the Day - Set device alarms labeled with scriptures that spotlight God’s works (Psalm 95:3–5); each ring redirects attention. - Deliberately slow the pace while outdoors; step outside even for sixty seconds, naming what the senses detect and attributing it to God. - Redirect complaints: when tempted to grumble about weather, deliberately acknowledge the One who “does great things beyond searching out” (Job 37:5). - End the day by replaying five moments that stirred wonder, giving thanks before sleep. Bearing Awe as a Witness - Speak naturally about God’s deeds in casual conversation, letting reverence flavor words without forced sermonizing (Acts 4:20). - Serve others with joy that springs from seeing the Creator’s generosity; visible cheer testifies to the Source (Psalm 40:5). - Maintain integrity; awe of the Almighty produces holy fear that guards against sin and adorns the gospel (Proverbs 16:6). Awe observed, cherished, and expressed turns every ordinary setting into a sanctuary, echoing Job 36:25 so the watching world also “beholds it from afar.” |
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