Indescribable
Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.1
The word “indescribable” is an adjective used to describe something that cannot be described due to its intensity, beauty, or shocking nature.
In his song, “Indescribable”, Chris Tomlin takes us to a place of imagination. He begins by setting the scene in nature:
“From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea
Creations revealing Your majesty
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring, Every creature unique in the song that it sings”
If you have ever stood at the edge of the vast ocean, in the midst of a forest surrounded by towering trees, looked down into the depths of a great canyon, or stood at the base of a rushing waterfall you were probably left speechless for a moment, feeling as if there were no words to describe the sight before you. The rest of the song goes on to use that same feeling to describe God in all of His greatness:
“All powerful, untamable—Awestruck, we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim
You are amazing, God
Indescribable, uncontainable—You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name
You are amazing, God
Incomparable, unchangeable—You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same
You are amazing, God”2
In these days surrounding Easter, when the Love of God for us is so present in the forefront of our minds, I encourage you to seek out the intense beauty that comes with standing in His presence. Open your imagination to the indescribable awesomeness of our Lord. Allow the knowledge of His unchanging Love to fill you with immeasurable gratitude for Jesus’ suffering on the cross and all that it means for you. And then, take in the untameable power demonstrated in His resurrection!
Suggested prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I have no words to describe your greatness. Thank you for seeing me, loving me, and considering me worthy of your forgiveness and mercy. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
1. 1 Chronicles 29:11 (ESV).
2. “Indescribable” written by Laura Story, recorded by Chris Tomlin.
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