SCRIPTURE
- Job 26-27
- Mark 15-16
And these are but the outer fringe of his works; how faint the whisper we hear of him! Who then can understand the thunder of his power?” Job 26:14 NIV
OBSERVATION
Who then can understand the thunder of his power?
I love the poetry of these words. It brings to mind the song “I Stand in Awe” written by Mark Altrogge.
You are beautiful beyond description
Too marvelous for words
Too wonderful for comprehension
Like nothing ever seen or heard
Who can grasp your infinite mercy?
Who can fathom the depth of your love?
You are beautiful beyond description
Majesty, enthroned above
And then juxtapose with today’s reading in Mark. Jesus, the Son of God, standing before Pilate and the chief priests, listening in silence while they accused him. In the palace, Jesus stood while the crowds put a crown of thorns on him and made fun of him. Hit him. Spit on him. Laughed at him. Killed him.
All for me.
Mind-blowing, really. But again, so much bigger than my mind can fully comprehend.
ACTION
Sit still and absorb the words and scenes in these passages. The words of Job “The Thunder of His Power” and then picture the crucifixion.
Spend time worshipping. Sing a hymn. Praise.
PRAYER
You are beautiful beyond description
Too marvelous for words,
Too wonderful for comprehension,
Like nothing ever seen or heard.
Who can grasp your 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.
I Stand In Awe
Artist: Mark Altrogge
Becoming Mary 