What does "great is the LORD" reveal about God's nature and character? Opening Verse Psalm 145:3: “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” The Breadth of His Greatness • “Great” (Hebrew gadol) speaks of unmatched magnitude, supremacy, and power. • Because Scripture is accurate and literal, this statement is objective truth, not poetic exaggeration. • God’s greatness is immeasurable—no boundary, no equal, no rival. Nature Revealed: Who God Is • Infinite and Unsearchable – Psalm 145:3; Romans 11:33. • Self-existent and Eternal – Psalm 90:2; Revelation 1:8. • Sovereign Creator – Genesis 1:1; Colossians 1:16-17. • All-powerful – Jeremiah 32:17. • All-knowing – Psalm 147:5. • All-present – Psalm 139:7-10. Character Displayed: How God Acts • Worthy of Praise – Psalm 96:4. • Faithful and Steadfast – Lamentations 3:22-23. • Righteous and Just – Psalm 99:4. • Compassionate and Gracious – Psalm 145:8-9. • Mighty to Save – Zephaniah 3:17. • Unchanging – Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8. Snapshots of His Greatness Across Scripture • Creation – Psalm 33:6-9: He spoke and worlds appeared. • Deliverance – Exodus 15:11: “majestic in holiness, awesome in glory.” • Covenant Faithfulness – Nehemiah 9:32: “the great, mighty, and awesome God.” • Redemption at the Cross – Romans 5:8: love proven through Christ’s sacrifice. • Future Reign – Revelation 19:6: “For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.” Living in the Light of His Greatness • Cultivate Awe – revere His unmatched authority (Psalm 97:9). • Offer Wholehearted Worship – He alone deserves it (Psalm 48:1). • Trust His Sovereignty – lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6). • Rest in His Sufficiency – He supplies every need (Philippians 4:19). • Proclaim His Greatness – “One generation will declare Your works to the next” (Psalm 145:4). Scriptures for Further Meditation Nehemiah 9:32; 1 Chronicles 16:25; Psalm 86:10; Isaiah 40:12-26; Revelation 4:8-11 |
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