A God My Size - Martin Wiles

Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” Psalm 14:1 NLT

She was never a hoarder—and isn’t now—but sometimes, I wish she had been. Perhaps, I would have learned more about a God my size. 

Mom was known for throwing things away. As I visit antique stores and auctions and see the value of things I once had, I think, “Why didn’t Mom keep this?” She only kept a few of my baby items: my baby book, musical phone, musical ball, musical piano, and a baby blanket.

Looking at the blanket reminds me it was just my size. Had it been full, queen, or even king-size, it would have swallowed me. But since it was just my size, it covered me exactly and allowed my body heat to keep me nice and warm.

According to the psalmist, those who say there’s no God—atheists—are fools. They have made God their size. In fact, they have reduced him to nothing but a mere concoction by their minds—which are weak, superstitious, and unable to handle life. Since they feel they can pull themselves up by their own bootstraps, without help from a higher power, they disregard him entirely.

Some people worship a small God. One who can handle the small details of their lives but not the major items. One who might intervene if it’s convenient or if he has the desire. One who is harsh and unfeeling. One who is just waiting for them to make a mistake so he can relish in punishing them.

I have chosen a larger size for my God. And not because I’m weak and afraid to face life but because God presents himself as a big God. He can tame the tornado and hush the hurricane. He can install leaders and bring them down. He can govern the world and nurture creation.

My God, however, is re-sizable. When I need him to be, he can be small. He can comfort me when I don’t get a promotion, drive away the fear of peer pressure, and help me decide my life course. God can give us the wisdom to rear our children, love our spouses, and care for aging parents. He can tell us which college to attend and where not to go on vacation. He can—and wants to—govern every detail of our lives.

How can you let God be the size you need for your life’s decisions?

Father, I thank You that You are always just the size I need. 

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