AWESOME
05th Oct 2016
Peter (by revelation) knows that Jesus is “the Son of the Living God”. Jesus explains to him that flesh and blood did not tell him this, but it was revealed by My Father in Heaven. Most of the time it appears that Peter related to Jesus as a disciple and companion, however, on occasions he caught glimpses of the awesome holiness of Jesus and trembled in that presence.
This generation has focussed on friendship/relationship with the Father, and the Son and love to be touched by the Holy Spirit, but there is very little awe and wonder, holiness or ‘fear of God.’
I don’t think it is any easier for us to hold these things in tension than it was for Peter, but we must never forget the nature of Who it is we are relating with. I believe we will see more of the miraculous as we stand in awe of the One whose Name we often use very casually.
At the transfiguration Jesus and the disciples had climbed the mountain like chums chatting away about ordinary things, but suddenly Jesus is seen in His Glory and the chummy casual bonhomie is inappropriate, and when Peter heard God speak “He fell facedown to the ground, terrified.” (Matthew 17:1-14)
I’m so glad we are able to have intimacy and friendship in our relationship with the Godhead, but I sense we also need a new revelation that will lead to worship and adoration, awe and wonder. As the words of one of the Hillsongs says:
“You are beautiful beyond description
Too marvellous 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.”
by Joyce Sibthorpe
