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Psalm 103:11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His loving devotion for those who fear Him.
In the beginning of this verse we can see a distance between the heavens and the earth. This is the greatest magnitude that someone could conceive. Think about when you look out into the stars. What is the furthest you can even imagine. It is impossible to even imagine the distance or even see it with your eyes.
It is this magnitude that the Lord has great loving devotion toward those who fear Him. In the Hebrew the word great is a dynamic verb that means overwhelming strength. Think of the strength it takes to hold the universe together. This is the love that the Lord has towards those who fear Him.
To fear the Lord means that a person has a genuine, reverent faith that inspires awe, trust, and submission. It means to take the Lord seriously and prioritize Him over everything else in your life. Take a moment and reflect on God’s great loving devotion for you. Ask Him to deepen your awe and reverence for Him so that you grow in your love for Him and desire to follow His ways. ~ Jeff M Newman
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