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The Awesome God

  • You shall not be scared of them; for Yahweh your God is in the midst of you, a great and awesome God. Deuteronomy 7:21 WEB

    Moses called the Israelites together right before they went into the promised land and told them to not be afraid, for the Lord who is in the midst of you, is a great and 'awesome' God.

    The definition of Awesome: adjective

    breathtaking, awe-inspiring, magnificent, wonderful, amazing, stunning, staggering, imposing, stirring, impressive; formidable, fearsome, dreaded; mind-boggling, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, excellent, marvelous; wondrous. Awesome is the opposite of unimpressive.

    I love the word Awesome; it seems to be one of the few words that I know that can even come close to describing God and I try to reserve it just for that purpose. Can you use the same words to describe a movie actor that you would to describe the one that created the earth? If you measure everything as a ten out of ten, then you are left with a broken scale.

    Moses was right for God had proved Himself Awesome time after time in their lives. He had sent plagues on Egypt until they released His people (Ex 13:15). He went before them as a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Ex. 13:21). He parted the sea so that they could cross safely (Ex. 14:21). He fed them mana from heaven for forty years, and their clothing did not wear out (Neh. 9:21).

    Those are the works of an Awesome God. Remember today that our Father is the breathtaking, mind-boggling, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, Awesome God that created the universe, and He is well able to take care of you.

    Prayer: Father, Awesome God of heaven and earth, I thank You for being there for me. Please walk with me this day, help me make the right decisions, guide me into all that You have for me. I put my trust in You, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles Amen! Just the reassurance & prayer I needed to hear.Thank you:) blessings
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Deleted Member Amen, I am so thankful that Jesus gives us that reassurance that we so many times need to hear. God bless you.
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Penelope Rhome
Penelope Rhome Hallelujah amen
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Trina Murphy
Trina Murphy Thank u my Awesome God!!!! Have a blessed day everyone
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Deleted Member Amen, bless you too, Trina.
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer Thank you Lord, amen. 
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Norman Glaze Sr Amen.
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Pauline Geraci
Pauline Geraci Today I need an awesome God to help me make the right decision about my dog Tibbs who had a cluster of seizures from a brain tumor.  He is 17 and 1/2 years old and in excellent health except for the tumors.  I know I have to make a decision soon about his quality of life because of the meds he is being put on.  Please Lord help me with my decisions.
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Deleted Member My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love and prayers and hugs, Tamara
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Karen Pasquinelli
Karen Pasquinelli I am so sorry Pauline, I know how you feel.  I had a Corgi many years ago who had stomach cancer, he wasn't in pain at the time and they didn't give him meds, but the Vet told me that if he is ever in pain it is time to put him down.  I asked how I would know and the Vet said, you will know.  Many years went by and then one day I knew he was in pain and I had to put him down, we all cried.  I am a firm believer that if the animal is suffering or uncomfortable and there is nothing you can do to help, put him down.  I hope this helps.
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Janet Marsh-Lord
Janet Marsh-Lord Hi Pauline. You will get to the point when you know Tibbs can't go on anymore. God will give you the strength and wisdom you need to get through. Having been through a similar situation some years back with my dog Lucy, I can tell you it is one of the hardest things to deal with. But with God by your side you will make the right decision for Tibbs.Love and prayers xx
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Deleted Member Amen, Jesus will give you the strength, comfort and peace in making the right decisions. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Deleted Member Praying that Jesus gives you a divine direction in what you need to do. Y'all will be in my prayers, I have been through this before and it was one of the hardest things I ever had to do, but after all things were done, I knew in my heart that Jesus had helped me to make the right decision for all involved. Love and hugs, Tamara
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Norman Glaze Sr
Norman Glaze Sr My Heart goes out to you Sis. I suppose this might sound terrible of me, but I've lost several family members over the years, and no loss affected me so deeply as losing my Dogs Zeke(Ezekiel) and Zippy(Zipporah). They truly were my Best Friends. I take comfort in believing we see our pets on the other side. Maybe it is silly, but I choose to believe that. I Pray that whatever you decide, that God's Sweet Peace fills your Heart and Mind. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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Linda Cella
Linda Cella Thank You Lord  Amen. 
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Twila Stierwalt
Twila Stierwalt All I can say is Amen!!! ,What a awesome God we have. I do want to do His will, and do trust Him for my life now, and do know that some day I will speng eternity with Him.
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Deleted Member Isn't it wonderful to know that you can have peace with Jesus on this earth even in all of the storms of this life and know that one day all these storms will be in the past and we will live eternally with Jesus with no more worries or problems. God will give us what we need to get through on this earth and He will guide us to live our lives here on earth, preparing for the life after. God bless you, Twila. Love and hugs, Tamara
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Laura B. Martinez
Laura B. Martinez You are right Pastor Todd. There is no better word to describe God. "Awesome" and wonderful he is.
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Deleted Member Amen
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Albert Chau
Albert Chau You are awesome, God! Thank You for answering our prayers and guiding us to make right decision each day to glorify You.
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Deleted Member Praise The Lord for our answered prayers and giving us guidance in our lives to follow Him and be what He wants us to be. God bless you.
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Joey Smith
Joey Smith Amen, thank you for sharing the word of the Lord Pastor Dion, it always a blessing to start the day with words from the Lord. Hava blessed day.
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady Amen! Thank you Pastor Dion! When I consider all the complexity of His creation, I am awe struck. My God is awesome! 
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Deleted Member Amen, Carol, we do serve an Awesome God. Love and hugs, Tamara
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady Hugs from Florida coming your way my sweet sister!
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Deleted Member Thank you my sweet sweet friend. Love you so much.
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Joseph Gomez
Joseph Gomez Amen! Thank You Pastor Dion!  Reading your words, I had to stop AND PRAISE MY AWESOME GOD! "How can I say thank ya For all the things you’ve done for meHow can I say I love yaYou’ve given me the victoryHow can I describe yaThere aren’t enough words I can sayEven in my trialsYou’re always there to make a way I will bless your name Let all heaven and earth proclaim He's a friend to the endHe’s an awesome God, He’s an awesome GodSaved my soul made me wholeHe’s an awesome God He’s an awesome God We serve an awesome God We serve an awesome GodWe serve an awe----someGod!"  
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Deleted Member Amen, He truly is an Awesome God.
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Melissa-Peter Busse
Melissa-Peter Busse Our Lord and Savior is awesome. He is in control, so I can relax....Ahhhh! Thank you Christ, you are awesome!
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Deleted Member Amen, we truly can relax, God has it all under control.
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Joan Joseph
Joan Josephedited: November 15, 2015 Amen, oh how awesome is our God. Thank you Pastor Todd for such an uplifting message.To God be the glory forever.
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Iris Parlin
Iris Parlin Amen! Pray for Paris!!
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Deleted Member Amen, may we all life them up in prayers today and everyday. God bless.
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield There is nothing God can't do!
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Deleted Member Amen, He can do all things, He can make our impossible, Possible. I am so thankful that I serve such an Awesome God.
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Karen Pasquinelli
Karen Pasquinelli Amen, we do have an AWESOME GOD!!!!
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Janet Marsh-Lord
Janet Marsh-Lord Yes !!! our God is an Awesome God.Have a great week.
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Deleted Member Amen, God is truly an Awesome God. I praise Him with all my heart.
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Rachael Burke
Rachael Burke Amen. Lord just walk with me because you are awesome
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams Amen.  Praise God!  Thank you!  Awesome God!
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann Thank you pastor Todd for another great awesome devotional! I know in my heart of hearts that God is using you to touch mold and shape my spiritual life I can feel this deep in my bones, anyways I just wanted to say a meaningful thanku from the bottom of my heart and to say, Your ministry is making an AWESOME differnce in our lifes again for the thousnth time THANK YOU!!!  sincerely Scott R.
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Lissy Verghese
Lissy Verghese Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
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