Reverently Stand in Awe

Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe…. Hebrews 12:28

Whenever you see a “therefore” in scripture, look at the passage prior to that to see what it is there for—to see the “what and why” of that passage. Here the passage is talking about God removing the things from earth that can be shaken—and the thing that cannot be shaken is the eternal kingdom to which Christians belong. The author of Hebrews tells us that we are to show gratitude to God for this kingdom that He has created…and of which He has made us a part. That gratitude should be offered respectfully in an attitude of reverence and awe of God. Can you be “shaken”? Do you reverently stand in awe of God? 

Training Tip – Teach your children about the word “awe” and its association with “reverence” by reading and then singing the words to your family from the song I Stand in Awe of You by Hillsong United.

            I Stand In Awe Of You
You are beautiful beyond description
Too marvelous for words
Too wonderful of comprehension
Like nothing ever seen or heard
Who can grasp you infinite wisdom
Who can fathom the depth of your love
You are beautiful beyond description
Majesty enthroned above

And I stand, I stand in awe of you
I stand, I stand in awe of you
Holy God to whom all praise is due
I stand in awe of you. 

Lord God, I do stand in awe of You—and I am amazed that You take time from your busy schedule to listen to lowly lonely human beings. Thank you seems hardly enough, considering that You, Jesus, gave us our very lives. You are certainly worthy of all our praise. 

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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