Part One of a Series
The Bible gives a two-word connection that caught my attention. Just two words encouraged me to define the number of times that these two words appeared together in the Bible. Reading the list for the word “great” in a concordance opened my eyes. The word appears over 950 times. This blog is part of a short series.
First and foremost, our great God is the God of unchanging principles. His spoken Word and written words are true! What He says, He means. Deuteronomy 10:17 explains there is no partiality in His decisions. You cannot bribe the Almighty. Justice is justice regardless of your station in life. The Lord rewards right actions, and wrong ones are always wrong. God expects His people to serve, walk in His ways, and love Him with all their hearts and souls (v-12). “I am the Lord, I do not change” (Malachi 3:6 NKJV). Our wonderful God has personal integrity—no wrongdoings!
Our decisions reflect our integrity and our commitment to placing God first in our lives. We face a choice: to change and align ourselves with God’s desires or to act selfishly. This decision is a reflection of our integrity.
When we choose to live our best life, we will cultivate an attitude of praise. This involves thanking God for everything. Perhaps more importantly, thanking Him for what we do not have. Recognizing that the Lord knows what is best for our lives.
We all have different talents, understandings, and values. It is our responsibility to develop our potential gifts. How we use our talents is up to us, but we should ask God to enable us. Many of us let life happen without trying to realize our potential. The key is to maintain an attitude of praise and thanksgiving. Thank God for everything you have and don’t have because He knows what is best for you.
Take the time quietly and personally to praise the Lord for giving us the desire to please Him. When was the last time you set aside some time to praise the Lord? “The Lord is the great God” (Psalm 95:3).
