Here in Your presence
We are undone
Here in Your presence
Heaven and earth become one
Here in Your presence
All things are new
Here in Your presence
Everything bows before You
3 things that made me realize how truly, seriously, BIG, GREAT, MIGHTY and AWESOME God is this past week. I participated in the "Read Through the Bible" Marathon which was an on-going thing (non-stop 24/7). I committed myself to read from 5.30-7am on Tuesday-Thursday. So on Tuesday morning, I was given the passage of 1 Kings chapter 9-11. And I read how the LORD was serious, handling and dealing with sinful people who do not follow His commands. Listening to the Word being read out, it dawn on me that God is seriously HOLY and not obeying Him has serious consequences to it even to the point of death.
The 2nd thing, right after the reading, I went out to refill my mug of water and suddenly when I opened the door I heard the birds chirping and the sky begin to light. It was dawn. And I suddenly felt the awesomeness of God! And I went to the entrance of the church and I saw the sunrise. (Our church is on a hill) It was glorious. And again, suddenly, I felt that I am SUPER small compared to God. I'm just a grain of sand when compared to the sea or even the sky! And yet, He sent His one and only son, Jesus to die for a grain of dirt like me. He loves me that much?? Why? Why would He? After that, I didn't dare look up to God. every time I prayed, I will look down, knowing that I'm worthless, beyond worthless. Seriously, God shouldn't have done what He did. Yet, it was done, it was finished.
The 3rd thing that made me open my eyes and made we realized fully how wonderful, beautiful, glorious, matchless in every way God is. The song, Here in Your Presence. The lyrics are just SOOOO meaningful and beautiful and true of what it is when we're in God's presence. I was playing the guitar this morning for worship and this song was one of it and seriously, it's majestic! Hearing it again on youtube- Here in Your Presence I cried just listening and watching the people worship God. Simply amazing.
Therefore, after today's Youth AGM, I encouraged the new committee to truly realize that God is beyond BIG, GREAT, MIGHTY and AWESOME. And that He only deserves our best. I am now truly and sincerely motivated to study my best for form 6. And that my dream to go to Methodist College, KL can now be pushed aside and focus on form 6.
Oh Lord, no words on earth can describe how BIG, GREAT, MIGHTY and AWESOME You are. My heart is humbled before You, knowing that I am only a grain of pure filth compared to You, O Holy God. Purify me, cleanse me, and use me for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Amen!!!
ReplyDeletesimply lovely :)nice post joanna!
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