Let me start by asking you this……
How many times a day do you say “that’s awesome”. Do you as a believer in Jesus really mean “that chocolate cake is awesome,”
We have seriously lost sight of what awesome is.
My hubby noticed a tend forming with our oldest son….he was hearing him say every little thing was “AWESOME” . So my hubby began to address the issue with one question.
Now i’m sure you want to know that one question….and I am going to share it with you but first what does awesome mean?
Merriam Webster defines it as:
1.: expressive of awe <awesome tribute>
2
a : inspiring awe <an awesome task>
b : terrific, extraordinary <had an awesome time>
Dictionary.com defines it as:
awe·some
[aw-suhm]
adjective1.2.showing or characterized by reverence, admiration, or fear;exhibiting or marked by awe.
3.
Slang. very impressive: That new white convertible is totally awesome.
So now that we understand what awesome means, let’s get back to that little question.
Are you ready?
No that wasn’t it…but this is….”.is what you’re saying is awesome truly worthy of worship?”
WOW! Talk about convicting. I was in another room when I heard hubby correct my son’s misplaced worship the first time. This is not stemming from what one person wrote as a song. Awesome God was written to be worship to God, because He is worthy of worship, awe, reverence, admiration and fear.
Is cake, cars, someone doing tricks on a bike, my husband for bringing me flowers? Not a bit! They are worthy of worship. Yeah the cake is delicious. The car and the dude on the bike are cool and my dear hubby is sweet! But not worthy of worship!
So what about nature? Is a waterfall awesome? My question is this are you saying that because the waterfall deserves reverence OR. Are you in awe od the One who created said waterfall? I think it becomes easy to slip into saying a word…scratch that I KNOW it is because I have done it. Such simple teaching and yet, i have learned so much!
Just some food for thought!
