“Serving A Great God” (Part 3)

This week we are considering the “omni” attributes of God as described by David in Psalm 139. On Monday we saw the encouraging reality of God’s omniscience and on Tuesday we examined His omnipresence. Today we close as we see…

God’s Omnipotence (vv.13-18)

God’s omnipotence is seen in His creation, and for that to be understood we must seek to embrace that truth in the macrocosm as well as the microcosm. The macrocosm is Psalm 19- “The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the firmament displays the works of His fingertips”. The microcosm, however, is right here, in His work to create you…

• Creation- Inward parts (v,13) speaks of the kidneys. With all our modern medicine we still only understand about 19% of what the kidneys actually do. “Weave” means to embroider!
• Sovereignty (v.16)- “days ordained”
• Care (vv.17-18)- precious thoughts in vast numbers!

It is marvelous to know that God is omnipotent, but to realize that His omnipotence is concerned for me is overwhelming. How does David respond?

He looks out briefly and sees the sins of the world and the offensiveness that they are to a God such as this, but can’t keep his gaze there for long. He is forced to look into his own heart, and completely submit his life to this great God. Notice, verse 23-24…

• Search ME
• Try ME
• Test ME
• Lead ME

Coming to grips with the greatness of God will not bring us to a self-righteous pharisaism. Rather it will humble us and cause us to seek His great glory.