Hope for Your Hard DaysSýnishorn

God Is Incomparable

Sometimes I forget, Lord, that You are Incomparable, Unequaled, and Matchless in all ways …

The storm had been threatening for the last few hours. Finally, the sky released its fury. The rain and wind pummeled us, but it was the lightning that chased us off the lake. We paddled hard to get to get to shore.

My husband took charge of securing our canoes while I sought shelter from the storm for us and our three boys. It wasn’t much, but the low-hanging branches of a pine tree afforded protection from the worst of the rain. We took what we could get. Thankfully, we don’t need to settle when it comes to our Lord.

Few of us enjoy being tossed around in a storm: whether a literal one or a figurative disturbance in our lives. We’d prefer to be sheltered from the effects of either kind. Unfortunately, we don’t always look in the right place when (not if) the storms of life hit. We trust in our own strength to anchor us until the squall passes. Sometimes we turn to others for help. Occasionally, we even ignore the need for refuge.

Each of these can sometimes be effective. However, when our hearts are fearful and hurting, we need an Anchor that will never fail us, a Shelter that is Infinitely Strong and always Present. That security can only be found in the Shadow of the Almighty, the Supreme Lord, the Sovereign and All-Powerful One.

The Most High offers Unshakable and Unchanging Promises. Promises to provide what we need to weather any storm. He’ll set us high upon a rock. He’ll hide us under His Wings. He’ll shield and protect us. And one day He’ll wipe away all our tears. In His Supremacy, He is Incomparable. Who else can speak the Universe into existence? What other Being can control the winds and rain? Where else can we find One who will never falter, never forget, and never fail us? And who else would give up their Life for the forgiveness of our sins?

Nothing can equal the Lord’s Strength, Wisdom, Peace, Mercy, Love, and Holiness. Nothing can be as Compassionate, Generous, Gracious, Majestic, Perfect, Comforting, and Knowledgeable. No one can compare to the Creator of the Universe. He is Unmatched in character and in action.

Sometimes I forget, Lord, that You are Incomparable, Unequaled, and Matchless in all ways. I forget that no one can replace Your Faithfulness, Love, and Power. No one can be more Righteous or Compassionate. Nothing else could defeat death itself and provide for my Salvation. Remind me, Lord, of Your Perfect Nature, the Standard by which every other being is measured and falls short. Help me plant my faith firmly in You, trusting You and You alone for my security.

Truth Reminder: The Lord is Unequaled and Matchless in all ways, so I can place my security firmly in Him.