“You are bigger than what people say, Jehovah, You are bigger than what people say (2x)
You are good, You are kind; You are bigger than what people say.”
Anytime I sing or hear this song, I rarely think about the size or majesty or mighty power of God.
Rarely.
Instead, what always comes to mind is the ‘maturity’ of God.
Let me explain.
Have you ever heard someone say, “Come on, you are bigger than that na”? Or have you ever wanted to react in a certain way, and then thought, “Nah. I’m bigger than that”?
That’s what I mean.
Two scenarios.
When I was younger, we used to have question and answer sessions in church. I have a sibling who would always ask very ‘difficult’ questions from the Bible. My dad would patiently answer. One day, an in-law walked up to my dad – angry and zealous – and said, “XYZ should not ask such questions as the child of the Pastor. What will people say?!”
My dad simply smiled in his quiet way and said, “Let him ask.”
You see, he had the understanding that God and the Word could defend themselves. He was more concerned with his son having knowledge, than he was about what people would say.
He was “bigger” than that.
Second scenario.
Many years ago, I went through a really difficult period. I remember going somewhere for some quiet and reflection. As I sat in that empty church, I began talking to God. I knew something wasn’t quite right between us, but I couldn’t put my finger on it.
Then, in the middle of my talking, I heard Him say, “Talk to me.”
So I started ‘talking’ again. “Father, I love you. I thank you because…”
He said again, “Talk to me.”
Pause. I began again. “Father, I worship You. You see,…”
Then He said, quietly, “Deborah, talk to me.”
…And I just burst out, “I don’t trust You!”
Now, if you had told me just five minutes earlier I would say that, I would have told you it was impossible. I was so shocked, I didn’t even know that was really how I felt – but it was…because out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.
And God knew that was how I felt.
Guess what? He became shocked, angry, insulted.
“WHAT?! You don’t trust ME?! ME – The Creator of heaven and earth?! ME – The One who gave you life?! ME – The One who protected you from your mother’s womb?! You don’t trust ME?! Oh, my ME! Addonbelivit!” (Sorry, Nova. Just had to go there.)
Do you really think that’s what happened?
Of course not.
Instead, He let me talk and ask questions. About why He allowed some things happen. About why He didn’t allow certain others happen. About my fears and insecurities regarding His desires. About a lot of things.
And He listened – and understood.
You see, He was ‘bigger’ than my worries, doubt and questions concerning Him.
He was ‘mature’ enough to look beyond my pain and reaction to what was really in my heart – and that marked another milestone in my relationship with Him. (We have many of them.)
So, if you happen to sing this song today – in addition to worshipping Him for His awesome power and might – worship Him for His ‘maturity’ and ‘big-ness’ as well.
He deserves it.
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If you want to give your life to Christ, just say with your lips, “Lord Jesus. I am sorry for all my sins. Come into my heart, forgive me and cleanse me with your Blood. I believe You died and rose again, and I accept You as my Lord and Savior. Amen.” You are welcome to the family!🤗 Drop a note, and we will be glad to reach out!
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Debby Osa 