God is love. He cuddles little children. He calls Abraham His “friend,” and tells Abraham His plans—because that’s what friends do, Gen 18:17 (Amp.).
(Perhaps we should pray THAT: ‘God, tell me what You are doing… because I am your friend.’)
But don’t snuggle up so cozy with God that you forget He is “the omnipotent Creator of man’s first breath.” We love the Lord, but we must also FEAR Him. Daniel 7 contains an excellent picture of God on His throne. Read this passage and talk to God about how GREAT and AWESOME He is.
“As I watched, thrones were set in place, and THE ANCIENT OF DAYS took His seat. His clothing was white like snow, and the hair of His head was whitest wool. His throne was flaming fire. Its wheels were blazing fire. A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands served Him, ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The Court was convened. The books were opened….
And I saw One like a Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was escorted before Him. He was given authority to rule, and glory, and a kingdom, so that those of every people, nation, and language should serve Him. HIS DOMINION IS AN EVERLASTING DOMINION that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed…. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom and all rulers will serve and obey Him” Daniel 7:9-10,13-14,27.
How to FEAR GOD? God is NOT safe. Fear that. But He is GOOD.
SUSAN: “…Is he quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous meeting a lion.”
MR. BEAVER: “Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”
God, we praise You because You are the King of All Kings. You are both the MOST UNSAFE and the MOST GOOD. We fear You and we love you and we worship you. You are above all things.
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