October 2025 Revealing Light Newsletter

In Awe. Utter Awe. No words, it’s beyond comprehension, just awe of who God is and what He can do far beyond what we can do on our own. When you’re in awe of God, there’s no longer fear of other power or authority because of the grandeur and majesty of God.God remains in full glory forever and ever, and we get those glimpses of His glory as His creation [Psalm 19] cries out, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come” [Revelation 4:8].

At the “See-You-At-The-Pole” day of prayer, the theme was from Habakkuk 3:2, “Lord, I have heard/seen of your works, in you I am in fearful awe” (my paraphrase). It seems to be a common theme here of late! Standing in awe of what God is doing, far beyond what we could ever imagine or try to do on our own by our own strength. It’s been a season of trusting what God is doing as He remains faithful to His good plan, providing us with hope and trust each day on Him. I heard someone say, “you find out what your rock is when you hit rock bottom.” In those seasons, you learn pretty quickly what or who your rock is, and when it’s God, you find that in your weakness, you continue to see His faithfulness and strength. As the Apostle Paul had said, “If I am to boast about anything, I will boast all in the more in my weaknesses because it’s in my weaknesses that we see and realize Christ’s strength strengthening us - (all boasting and glory to Him)” [paraphrasing 2 Corinthians 12:9-10].

We stand in awe of how God is at work, in His creation and in each of our hearts, again, doing far more in His strength than we could ever try to do to our own hearts alone. This goes beyond any self-help that directs glory to ourselves, this instead gives glory back to what God has been doing in us. In His grace through Jesus’ perfect sacrifice of Himself, we are given new life, now and into eternity with Him; we are reconciled with God through Jesus our Lord and Savior! Stand in awe of that! In awe, we trust and see Him at work through His Word in our lives, directed and lived out by God’s Spirit in us, guiding and empowering us to be the body of Christ here on earth. Love God and Love our Neighbors. God’s Spirit at work is a heavenly taste of what God’s Kingdom is like.

May we stand amazed at God’s glory and what He is doing. May we bow in obedient trust to His Work in us, through us, and around us (training us with discipline to keep our eyes on Jesus through any storm [summarizing Hebrews 12:1-17]). His glorious light will continue to shine in this world, through His Church, guided by His Word, empowered and equipped by His Spirit.
 
The question then is, which kingdom are you part of?

• Are you building your own kingdom, or participating in God’s Kingdom?

God’s Eternal Kingdom will remain forever unshaken, and at that, we can stand in awe of God, His power and authority, and in trust of where God is leading us.

- Daryl Struemph

Psalm 19 (ESV)
TO THE CHOIRMASTER. A PSALM OF DAVID.

      The heavens declare the glory of God,
      and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
      Day to day pours out speech,
      and night to night reveals knowledge.
      There is no speech, nor are there words,
      whose voice is not heard.
      Their voice goes out through all the earth,
      and their words to the end of the world.
      In them he has set a tent for the sun,
      which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
      and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
      Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
      and its circuit to the end of them,
      and there is nothing hidden from its heat.

      The law of the LORD is perfect,
      reviving the soul;
      the testimony of the LORD is sure,
      making wise the simple;
      the precepts of the LORD are right,
      rejoicing the heart;
      the commandment of the LORD is pure,
      enlightening the eyes;
      the fear of the LORD is clean,
      enduring forever;
      the rules of the LORD are true,
      and righteous altogether.
      More to be desired are they than gold,
      even much fine gold;
      sweeter also than honey
      and drippings of the honeycomb.
      Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
      in keeping them there is great reward.

      Who can discern his errors?
      Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
      Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins;
      let them not have dominion over me!
      Then I shall be blameless,
      and innocent of great transgression.

      Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
      be acceptable in your sight,
      O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.