What does "great is the LORD" reveal about God's nature and character? Let’s read the verse Psalm 145:3: “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” Key words to notice • Great – surpassing all comparison, overwhelmingly vast • LORD – Yahweh, the covenant name that encompasses every aspect of God’s being • Unsearchable – literally “cannot be traced out,” beyond full human investigation What God’s greatness tells us about His nature • Supreme authority ‑ Psalm 96:4: “For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.” ‑ No rival, no equal; His throne rules over everything (Psalm 103:19). • Infinite power ‑ Psalm 147:5: “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.” ‑ Creation itself sprang from His word (Genesis 1). • Incomprehensible wisdom ‑ Romans 11:33: “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!” ‑ Every plan He forms is perfect and error-free. • Moral perfection ‑ Deuteronomy 32:4: “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just.” ‑ Evil cannot dwell with Him (Psalm 5:4). • Faithful covenant love ‑ Psalm 145:8-9: “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.” ‑ His greatness expresses itself in patient mercy toward His people. • Ever-present help ‑ Psalm 48:1 ties God’s greatness to His nearness in Zion, showing He is both exalted and accessible. How His greatness shows up in everyday life • When we pray, we approach limitless power—nothing is too hard (Jeremiah 32:27). • When we worship, we align with reality—He alone deserves highest praise (Revelation 4:11). • When we doubt, His unsearchable greatness steadies us—our problems have boundaries; His ability does not (Ephesians 3:20). • When we serve, we reflect His greatness by taking on His character of steadfast love and holy integrity (Matthew 5:16). Responding to His greatness • Praise Him daily—declare aloud specific ways He has shown greatness in your story. • Trust Him fully—His greatness guarantees He will never fail to keep a promise (Numbers 23:19). • Walk humbly—His unsearchable greatness reminds us we are creatures, not competitors (Micah 6:8). |
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