He is, you know? Sometimes, that is enough. Always, that should be enough. Anyone who speaks often to young people will be looking at every verse of the Bible to find a point that can be APPLIED to life. For example, when you read a verse about the value God places on honesty, the APPLICATION is to always tell the truth. Your mom knows: we are ALWAYS looking for application.
But sometimes you need to just worship God and allow yourself to be in awe of His power and presence and might. If you saw Him, you would fall on your face before Him. You would not ask “but how can I apply this to my life?”
Think about the amazing power and might and energy of the God who created the universe. He created the stars, the sun, and fire itself. Look at the fire in these verses, and worship this God who could toast you in a second, but died for you instead:
“Clouds and thick darkness surround Him;
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.
Fire goes before Him and burns up His foes on every side.
His lightning lights up the world; the earth sees and trembles.
The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord—
At the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
Hate evil, you who love the Lord!
He protects the lives of His godly ones;
He rescues them from the power of the wicked.
Light dawns for the righteous, gladness for the upright in heart.”
Psalm 97:2-5, 10-11.
Pray. Dear God, help us to just stop and worship You, to have some small idea of how amazing You are! Help us to see your FIRE and Your power and Your incredible ENERGY. You are a consuming fire. We praise You, God, because You are an all-consuming FIRE as it says in Hebrews 12:29: “Our God is a consuming fire.” Consume what is negative in us. Burn up the things that keep us from You. We praise You.
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