In 1952 JB Phillips published the classic Christian book, Your God is Too Small. Phillips was a genius. He hit the nail on the head. Most of us greatly underestimate the size and majesty of the God of the universe. And this meager conception impoverishes our worship. After all, it is hard to bow down in awe of a being who is only slightly more glorious than oneself.
Zechariah and Mary didn't have this problem at all. They each had an experience of the Holy that left them with open mouths, awed spirits, and bowed knees.
The first chapter of Luke gives us the story of two worshippers who had an experience of a God who was huge in at least five ways; a God who:
1. Communicates with human beings
2. Performs miracles
3. Has a plan for every human being
4. Has a plan of salvation for the whole world
5. Has a son who is called a King
I hope that your concept of God is not too small. I hope that it greatly expands during this Advent season.
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