Lately I've had my mind glued to the fact that I will never be able to understand how big God is. We weren't made to have him fit in our minds. All we know is that there is a God out there who is beyond our comprehension, and who is also on our side. How comforting is that!? To me, I am overwhelmed with peace when I think about that. He is so big that I will NEVER be able to understand all of him. Sometimes we often think that we can fit God in our minds.
"Not being able to fully understand God is frustrating, but it is ridiculous for us to think we have the right to limit God to something we are capable of comprehending. What a stunted, insignificant god that would be! If my mind is the size of a soda can and God is the size of all the oceans, it would be stupid for me to say He is only the small amount of water I can scoop into my little can. God is so much bigger..." -Francis Chan (Crazy Love)
He doesn't just all the sudden come alive when I pray to Him, or when I worship Him, or when I put my attention on Him. He was doing great works before I had even thought about doing those things. The problem with America is that we think of God as a common thing. We don't focus on Him as much as we should because we know He'll always be there. We settle with the relationship that we have with Him. But the truth is, there is always something more to be taught, whether it's by Him, or others around you. He is infinite, which means His love is infinite, His mercy, His teachings, His compassion, His forgiveness, and His ways. Infinite. Don't settle with Him, because He doesn't settle with us. The question that remains is why wouldn't we put all our hope in Him even when we know that He can do anything? God is able, and He is on our side. Oh, the comfort in that!
