How He Loves

Consider the LORD God:

"Who has measured the waters in the hallow of His hand, and marked off the heavens by the span. And calculated the dust of the earth by the measure, and weighed the mountains in a balance and the hills in a pair of scales? Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or as His counselor has informed Him? With whom did He consult and who gave Him understanding? And who taught Him in the path of justice and taught Him knowledge and informed Him of the way of understanding? Behold, the nations are like a drop from a bucket, and are regarded as a speck of dust on the scales; behold, He lifts up the islands like fine dust." - Isaiah 40:12-15

In comparison to Him, we are but a drop in the bucket. He is the One who made the stars and knows them by name (Isaiah 40:26), the waters measure in the hallow of His hand. He knows the number of sand on the shores; He created the mountains, the rivers, the oceans, the galaxies . . . all of it.

And yet, what does this incredible, holy, Creator God say about us? Consider the love of the LORD our God:

"'The LORD your God is in your midst, a victorious warrior. He will exult over you with joy, He will be quiet in His love, He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy." - Zephaniah 3:17

"'. . . In His love and in His mercy He redeemed them, and He lifted them and carried them all the days of old . . .'" - Isaiah 63:9

". . . While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8

"'I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. Therefore, come out from their midst and be separate,' says the Lord. 'And do not touch what is unclean; and I will welcome you. And I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me.'" - 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Who are we that the Lord should take notice of us, even love us? We are His creation and He does indeed desperately love us. Does that not just boggle your mind?! Oh, what an incredible Lord we serve!

Below is one of my favorite worship songs. Whether you've heard it a gazillion times or not, I encourage you to take the time to listen to it. Really listen to it. Please, don't multi-task, as tempting as it may be. Let these words by David Crowder fill your heart and your soul - and most importantly, may they bring you to your knees in worship before the Holy God who desperately loves you.