God

Friday, February 18, 2005


Main Entry: 1 god
Pronunciation: 'gäd also 'god
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god
1 capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as a : the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshiped as creator and ruler of the universe b Christian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind
2 : a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality
3 : a person or thing of supreme value
4 : a powerful ruler



Is 45:3 "I will give you the treasures of darkness
And hidden wealth of secret places,
So that you may know that it is I,
The LORD, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name.

1 John 5:13 These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know eternal life.

Those who have either read my "All about me" or have read my journal more than a few times will certainly realize that God is someone else that I contemplate. In high school and college I took all Advanced Placement or Advanced classes. In college I tested out of several classes (despite my spelling, thank you very much) and that just means that by nature I am a thinker. I think about things that are often only glossed over by many people. Like, which way does the toilet flow in Australia? Or, when Jesus raises the deadin Him will they have new bodies or just the best of the body they had in their life. Or, why does my dog drool and cry in his sleep? Or, what on earth do 4 month old babies dream about that scares them so much?
These things illustrate my point that I like to think about things. God is one of my favorite subjects because so much of my belief in Him goes against the hard core tangible world I have been taught about. And yet, I believe. Totally. Why can a thinking, reasonably smart, educated woman so completely believe in something she can neither see, touch, hear or smell? Why not? Do you notice that even Webster believes in God? How do I know? Well, unless the dictionary is referencing pagan gods the word God, when referring to the one and only God, is always capitalized. A very subtle thing that many people fail to notice. Take a look at:

1 capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as a : the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshiped as creator and ruler of the universe be Christian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind

This is right off the screen with nothing changed by me. Interesting editorial by the dictionary is it not? The one true God is not being questioned and all other definitions are secondary.


Next thing you know the book burning radicals will be writing the dictionary companies and demanding that this practice of legitimizing God be stopped. Now.

I am kidding slightly, but only slightly.

The evidence of God in my own humble life is so totally overwhelming that I must admit that I don't fear the Devil but do in fact fear God. But that fear is simply obedience.

Main Entry: 1dev·il
Pronunciation: 'de-v&l dialect 'di-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English devel, from Old English dEofol, from Late Latin diabolus, from Greek diabolos, literally, slanderer, from diaballein to throw across, slander, from dia- + ballein to throw; probably akin to Sanskrit gurate he lifts up
1 often capitalized : the personal supreme spirit of evil often represented in Jewish and Christian belief as the tempter of mankind, the leader of all apostate angels, and the ruler of hell -- usually used with the; often used as an interjection, an intensive, or a generalized term of abuse (what the devil is this?>)(the devil you say!)
2 : an evil spirit : DEMON
3 a : an extremely wicked person : FIEND b archaic : a great evil
4 : a person of notable energy, recklessness, and dashing spirit; also : one who is mischievous (Those kids are little devils today)
5 : FELLOW -- usually used in the phrases poor devil, lucky devil
6 a : something very trying or provoking (having a devil of a time with this problem) b : severe criticism or rebuke : HELL -- used with the (I'll probably catch the devil for this)
7 : DUST DEVIL
8 Christian Science : the opposite of Truth : a belief in sin, sickness, and death : EVIL, ERROR
- between the devil and the deep blue sea : faced with two equally objectionable alternatives
- devil to pay : severe consequences -- used with the

Alas.....a subject for the next entry.





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This entry has 5 comments: (Add your own)
you always amaze me with your entries... God is Awesome, and inexplainable. But i really don't need an explanation. God IS the great I AM, ... sometimes just looking at my children smile tells me that. or my husband confused when he tries to explain away The LORD... you just can't define God or explain, that's what makes Him to be feared. (just my thoughts...) sara
Comment from ceschorr - 2/19/05 10:03 AM



Wow, this is beautiful when you see it in black and white. I understand the fear you speak of. Or atleast to the degree a person can, or this little ol' mind can. It is a fear that makes you want to please Him. A fear that knows that He will be so sad if you don't. A fear that knows what will happen if you don't. A fear that realizes how much power He has and yet He uses that power for good, but He really doesn't have to, and yet HE DOES!! He loves us so!!! Wow!!! Amazing what you wrote about the definition in the dictionary. I, too, am a thinker and also a lover of words. I am never, ever bored :-) Take care, hon! xox
Comment from valphish - 2/19/05 7:59 AM



aww, Chris...so like you.
V
Comment from deabler3 - 2/19/05 7:14 AM



I think the answer is that we can FEEL God. I myself don't like the words fearing God. I know how you mean it but so many misinterpret that. How can you love someone you fear? That's why they say. I couldn't. I'm a better person because I want to please Him. And when I'm not so good, I apologize for offending Him. I think what I'd put in my personal dictionary is...
God.....The Supreme Being and Creator who cares and comforts and loves me just as I am and hopes I'll do and become better for Him because I love Him.
Comment from readmereadyou - 2/19/05 12:32 AM



For the longest time, I never got the "fear" of God. The Almighty was the source of every good thing, our sustenance, our Redeemer, all that was good and holy. How could I fear that? Then one night, the sheer power, the unimaginable scope of God hit me, and yes, fear was the appropriate word. It wasn't fear that God would hurt us, but the gut level acceptance of the power, the glory and the majesty, what could be done if God weren't loving. It was a profound moment for me. It opened up a new way of thinking and worshipping for me. This is a significant entry, and you've made me think.
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Comment from sistercdr - 2/18/05 8:19 PM