God is Great

When we behold the glory of a stunning sunrise, the majesty of towering mountain peaks, or the intricate beauty of a single flower, we catch a glimpse of an infinite mystery. It is a whisper of an entity that is incomparable, breathtaking, and beyond human comprehension. Yet, this entity is not far removed from us; it intimately knows us and invites us into a deep relationship. This is God, the Creator of the Universe, the embodiment of love and mercy, the source of all power and majesty. He is not just great; His greatness is immeasurable, and it echoes through all creation, history, and our very lives.

The story of God's greatness is woven into the very fabric of the Bible. It unfolds in the book of Genesis with the grand narrative of creation where, by the power of His word, God brings the universe into existence. It is found in the Exodus narrative, where His boundless love and mercy deliver a nation from slavery, and in the book of Job, where His wisdom and greatness are affirmed in the midst of human suffering. Each of these narratives underscores a different facet of God's greatness, revealing a God who is not only great in power but also in love and mercy.

The Bible, in its entirety, is an unfolding story of God's greatness. But this greatness is not limited to a narrative of the past; it's a living reality. Today, we still witness His greatness in creation, experience His profound love, and find comfort in His overwhelming power. The Bible doesn't just tell us that God is great; it invites us to experience His greatness firsthand. In its pages, we are called to a deeper understanding and a personal encounter with this great God who, despite His unimaginable grandeur, stoops down to engage with us in intimate love. As we delve into this exploration of biblical verses, let us open our hearts to the One whose greatness is beyond compare.

God is Great

Deuteronomy 32:3

“I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God!”

Joshua 7:9

“For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it, and they will surround us and cut off our name from the earth. And what will You do for Your great name?”

1 Samuel 12:22

“For the Lord will not abandon His people on account of His great name, because the Lord has been pleased to make you a people for Himself.”

1 Kings 8:42

“For they will hear of Your great name and Your mighty hand, and of Your outstretched arm; when he comes and prays toward this house.”

1 Chronicles 16:25

“For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; He also is to be feared above all gods.”

1 Chronicles 29:11

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all.”

Nehemiah 1:5

I said, “I beseech You, O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who preserves the covenant and lovingkindness for those who love Him and keep His commandments.”

Job 36:26

“Behold, God is great, and we know him not; the number of his years is unsearchable.”

Psalm 86:8-10

“Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours. All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name. For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.”

Psalm 96:4

“For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.”

Isaiah 12:6

“Cry aloud and shout for joy, O inhabitant of Zion, For great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.”

Ezekiel 36:23

“I will vindicate the holiness of My great name which has been profaned among the nations, which you have profaned in their midst. Then the nations will know that I am the Lord,” declares the Lord God, “when I prove Myself holy among you in their sight.”

God's Greatness in Creation

Genesis 1:1

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

Job 38:4

"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding."

Psalm 19:1

"The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork."

Psalm 104:24

"O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures."

Isaiah 40:28

"Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable."

God's Greatness in Love and Mercy

Exodus 34:6

"The Lord passed before him and proclaimed, 'The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.'"

Psalm 103:8

"The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."

Psalm 145:8

"The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love."

Romans 5:8

"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

1 John 4:9-10

"In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins."

God's Greatness in Power and Majesty

Exodus 15:11

"Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you, majestic in holiness, awesome in glorious deeds, doing wonders?"

Deuteronomy 10:17

"For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe."

2 Samuel 7:22

"Therefore you are great, O Lord God. For there is none like you, and there is no God besides you, according to all that we have heard with our ears."

Psalm 77:13-14

"Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? You are the God who works wonders; you have made known your might among the peoples."

Jeremiah 10:6

"There is none like you, O Lord; you are great, and your name is great in might."

Revelation 19:6

"Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out, 'Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns.'"

Prayer about God’s Greatness

Heavenly Father,

With hearts full of gratitude, we come before you today, acknowledging your infinite greatness and majesty. You are the Creator of all that is seen and unseen, the author of life, and the source of all goodness. Your wisdom is beyond our comprehension, your power beyond our understanding, and your love for us surpasses all our imaginations.

We humbly ask that as we journey through life, may we always be reminded of your greatness, especially during times when we feel overwhelmed by the circumstances surrounding us. Let us find solace in the beauty of your creation, strength in your unfailing love, and hope in your boundless power.

Lord, open our eyes to see your greatness in the world around us, in the kindness of strangers, the beauty of nature, and in the silence of our hearts. Open our ears to hear your voice in the whispers of the wind, in the laughter of children, and in the quiet moments of prayer.

May we constantly strive to embody your love and mercy in our interactions with others, reflecting the greatness of your character in our daily lives. Grant us the grace to forgive as you forgive, to love as you love, and to serve as you serve.

Thank you, God, for your greatness that surrounds us every day. We pray that our lives may bring glory to your great name, and that our hearts always seek to know you more. May we live in the light of your greatness, sharing it with all we meet.

In your mighty and precious name, we pray, Amen.