Uncle or Earthquake?

God is not a kindly old uncle, He is an earthquake. – Yiddish Proverb

It is a wonder to be in a personal relationship with God. He is the Creator of the universe yet He is loving and kind toward us. He is paternal in nature; dearly providing for and protecting his children. He is our Comforter in our times of pain and He rejoices with us when we are triumphant.

But this saying reminds us that it is not to be forgotten that God is holy and requires us to be holy. That He is righteous and just. That He hates evil. And that there is no negotiation when it comes to our salvation…

Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” – Acts 4:11&12

So, although we have the sweet privilege of being in tender, loving relationship with the Creator of the universe, we must never forget that He is the Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent, Most-High, Everlasting, God Almighty. He is to be respected, feared, and worshipped. He is the only wise God and my words fall short. There is no one like Him.