S) "2 Dominion and awe belong to Him Who establishes peace in His heights.
3 Is there any number to His troops? And upon whom does His light not rise?"
Job 25:2-3 (NASB)
O) The book of Job is interesting, because it is such a long, detailed conversation. So, while the above verses would be right at home in a number of Psalms, the context of the ongoing conversation between these friends and Job, give these lines a different depth. We know that Job was not flippant toward the Lord his GOD, and yet here his friend is reminding him to be in awe. The message carried through this passage, because we know the character of the audience, is that we cannot ever be too reverent toward the LORD. There is no limit to His awesomeness, and no one is exempt from owing Him awe.
A) This has been a bit of a struggle for me in the past. I am not naturally reverent (and I suppose, given that our nature is sin, none of us are "naturally" reverent...). As much change as the LORD has brought in me, and even if I am not outright haughty, my heart can still be very nonchalant toward Him at times. This is truly an issue of focus and assertion. When I think about the fact that He establishes peace from His heights (sovereign), and I think about his countless legions of angels (omnipotent), and I think about His undeniable presence (omnipresent and omniscient), I am humbled and awestruck. It reminds me that He is truly awesome, in the most literal sense. I need to rest my mind on these things much more often.
P) Father, dominion and awe belong to You, Who establishes peace in Your heights. You decree and it is done. There is no number to Your troops. Your power cannot be stopped. Your light rises on everyone. No one can escape Your notice or presence. Humble me with the acknowledgement of these truths about Your character, Father God. Open my eyes and ears, to the wonder of Your glory. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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