What does "great is the LORD" reveal about God's character? Setting the Scene: Psalm 145 : 3 “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” Unpacking the Phrase “Great is the LORD” • “Great” (Hebrew: gādôl) points to absolute magnitude—God is unlimited in every perfection. • “The LORD” (Yahweh) stresses the covenant name, the self-existent One who keeps His promises. • Coupled together, the words declare that the covenant-keeping God possesses infinite superiority over all creation. What God’s Greatness Reveals About His Character • Sovereign Majesty – Psalm 96 : 4 “Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; He is to be feared above all gods.” – His authority dwarfs every rival power; nothing can thwart His will (Isaiah 46 : 9-10). • Immeasurable Power – Jeremiah 32 : 17 “Ah, Lord GOD! … nothing is too difficult for You.” – Creation, providence, and redemption all flow from power without limit. • Incomparable Holiness – Exodus 15 : 11 “Who is like You among the gods, O LORD? … majestic in holiness.” – His greatness is morally pure, untouched by sin, and the standard for righteousness. • Infinite Wisdom – Romans 11 : 33 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” – His plans are perfect; His judgments are beyond human tracing. • Unsearchable Depth – The psalmist adds, “His greatness is unsearchable.” We can know Him truly, yet never exhaustively (Job 5 : 9). – Eternity itself will not run out of wonders to discover in Him. • Worthiness of Praise – Because His greatness is limitless, our praise can never be excessive (Revelation 4 : 11). – Worship becomes the fitting response to who He is, not merely to what He does. Living in Light of His Greatness • Confidence: No problem surpasses His power (Psalm 46 : 1-2). • Humility: Recognition of His greatness puts our smallness in proper perspective (James 4 : 10). • Awe: Healthy fear of the LORD guards against casual or shallow religion (Proverbs 9 : 10). • Hope: The great God is also the faithful Redeemer who secures our future (Psalm 89 : 1-2). Summary “Great is the LORD” proclaims that God is sovereign, powerful, holy, wise, unfathomable, and eternally worthy of praise. Every aspect of His character towers above all else, inviting wholehearted trust and worship. |
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