THE GREATNESS OF GOD
In Psalm 145:3, King David declares “Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised.” And as a popular praise chorus proclaims, there is none like HIM. Occasionally, we are tempted to magnify “the creature more than the Creator.” (Romans 1:25) But HE alone is worthy of our worship and adoration.
In 1715, King Louis XIV of France died after a long reign of 72 years. He was the monarch who made the famous statement, “I am the state” and he had titled himself “the Great.” His court was the most magnificent in Europe, and his funeral was equally spectacular. As his body lay in state in a golden coffin, orders were given that the cathedral should be very dimly lit with only a single special candle set above his remains to dramatize his greatness. At the memorial, thousands waited in hushed silence. When Bishop Massilon began to speak, he slowly reached down, snuffed out the casket candle and remarked, “Only God is great.” Truth.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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