You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 NIV
We serve the greatest and only true God. So we can fear not, in all situations, as his power, might, and love for us is limitless!
Jesus tells his apostles:
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV
God is greater than anything that can possibly come our way! God is greater than anything in this world! He is the creator of all things, and all things serve him.
God asked Job:
“Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone— while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?” Job 38:4-7 NIV
God formed everything with his own hands, and holds everything in his hands. He really is that great! So what do we have to fear when we abide in him? Nothing.
Our Lord consistently lays out a path for us to follow, which leads us to a joyful and prosperous life. He allows nothing to get in our way, if we allow his will to take hold of our lives. He is the greatest, the only true God- and Jesus Christ is the one he sent!
He came into our world in flesh, in the form of his son and our Lord, Christ Jesus. He raised the dead to life, and performed many other miracles to open our eyes to his greatness.
He then, selflessly, defeated death, for us. How great is our God!
King David prayed:
“How great you are, Sovereign Lord! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.” 2 Samuel 7:22 NIV
His greatness can not be overstated, nor can he be worshiped enough! If this is not enough to fill our hearts with joy, he offers us life eternal, in his Son, Jesus.
“For you granted him (Jesus) authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” John 17:2-3 NIV
His power is limitless, his love is limitless.
How great is our God!
Love one another.
Barnabas
Special thanks for this guest submission by Barnabas.
Love this! Many of our problems exist because we limit God to the limits of our minds; failing to recognize His transcendence.
Not only will He do beyond what we ask or think, He IS above (and beyond) all that we “ask or think.”
Just a side note : How do you explain “greatest” and “only”?
The first term is a superlative; the second an exclusive. I’m not sure they can be used together to describe a singularity.
He is the only real God, yet we tend to elevate many others and erroneously declare them as gods. They all fall short! As the psalmist says, “Among the gods there is none like you, Lord; no deeds can compare with yours.” (Psalm 86:8)