Rediscovering God’s Awe: 50 Encouraging Truths from Scripture

Ever feel like your faith could use a quick pick‑me‑up? Or maybe life’s pressures have you forgetting just how amazing your God really is? We’ve all been there—caught up in deadlines, worries, or just an “ordinary” Tuesday.

That’s why I’ve pulled together 50 bite‑sized Bible truths that remind us of who God is: the Awesome King, the Faithful Father, the All‑Powerful Provider, and so much more.

Each point is one encouraging sentence straight from the KJV, complete with its verse reference, and organized under easy subheaders. Let sink our teeth into these nuggets of wisdom and watch your heart lift as you rediscover the depth of God’s majesty and mercy today!

Awe of God’s Majesty

• We can stand in awe of God’s sovereign reign, remembering that He is clothed with majesty (Psalm 93:1).
• We trust His powerful voice to guide us, for “the voice of the LORD is full of majesty” (Psalm 29:4).
• We bow in reverential fear before the Holy God, echoing the seraphim’s cry of “Holy, holy, holy” (Isaiah 6:3).
• We find humility and repentance when we glimpse His glory, like Isaiah did and proclaimed his need for mercy (Isaiah 6:5).
• We gain confidence knowing the Almighty upholds all things by His powerful word (Hebrews 1:3).
• We rest secure because He reigns from His royal throne, and nothing can overthrow His dominion (Revelation 4:2–3).
• We worship with reverence, acknowledging His consuming fire of holiness that purifies our hearts (Hebrews 12:29).

Names and Titles That Reveal His Glory

• We approach God as the self‑existent “I AM,” trusting that He is unchanging and ever‑present (Exodus 3:14).
• We draw strength from knowing He is El Shaddai, God Almighty, who is all‑powerful in every situation (Genesis 17:1).
• We find rest in the Most High, El Elyon, who sets up His kingdom forever (Psalm 78:35).
• We submit to Adonai, our Lord and Master, whose authority guides our steps (Psalm 16:2).
• We stand against spiritual battles in the name of Jehovah Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts (1 Samuel 17:45).
• We rest in provision as Jehovah‑Jireh, the LORD who sees and meets our needs (Genesis 22:14).
• We experience divine healing through Jehovah‑Rapha, for He is the Lord who heals (Exodus 15:26).
• We embrace peace as Jehovah‑Shalom, knowing that the LORD our Peace guards our hearts (Judges 6:24).
• We honour the Holy One of Israel, whose perfect holiness inspires our worship (Isaiah 43:15).
• We celebrate Jesus as Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end of all things (Revelation 1:8).

God as Father: Compassion and Authority

• We rejoice that God calls Israel His firstborn son, showing His tender relationship with His people (Exodus 4:22).
• We trust that our heavenly Father carries us through life’s journey, just as He carried Israel in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 1:31).
• We rely on His compassion, for like a father, He pities those who fear Him (Psalm 103:13–14).
• We accept His loving discipline, understanding that He corrects the children He delights in (Proverbs 3:11–12).
• We delight in calling Him “Abba, Father,” embracing intimacy through the Spirit of adoption (Romans 8:15).
• We draw near to Him boldly, knowing that His door is always open to His beloved children (Hebrews 4:16).
• We gain confidence knowing we are joint‑heirs with Christ, sharing in His glory (Romans 8:17).
• We find comfort in Jesus’ promise that our Father will give good gifts to those who ask (Matthew 7:11).

Living in Light of His Character

• We worship with reverence because God is a consuming fire who deserves our respect (Hebrews 12:28–29).
• We pursue holiness, reflecting our Father’s purity as obedient children (1 Peter 1:14–16).
• We extend mercy to others, emulating our Father’s forgiveness (Ephesians 4:32).
• We cast our anxieties on Him, trusting that He cares deeply for us (1 Peter 5:7).
• We seek first His kingdom, confident that He will provide for our needs (Matthew 6:33).
• We walk in humility, recognizing our dependency on the Almighty King (James 4:10).
• We serve others boldly, knowing our Father empowers us to do good (Ephesians 2:10).
• We build our identity in Christ, not in worldly approval, as children of the Most High (1 John 3:1).
• We face trials with faith, remembering that discipline from our Father produces righteousness (Hebrews 12:10–11).
• We share the hope of God’s family, welcoming all to the household of faith (Ephesians 2:19).

Patterns of Revelation: Old Testament to Christ

• We see God’s glory transition from the cloud‑filled Tabernacle to the living Word in Jesus (John 1:14).
• We witness prophecy fulfilled as Jesus, called the Everlasting Father, reigns on David’s throne (Isaiah 9:6–7).
• We recognise Christ as the Lamb who fulfills the sacrificial system’s call for holiness and mercy (John 1:29).
• We understand Melchizedek as a type of our eternal priest‑king in Christ (Hebrews 7:3–4).
• We appreciate the cloud and fire that guided Israel now dwelling within us as the Holy Spirit (Exodus 13:21; John 14:17).
• We grasp Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Isaac foreshadowing God’s sacrifice of His Son (Genesis 22:2; John 3:16).
• We behold Jesus as “I AM,” declaring His oneness with Yahweh (John 8:58).
• We look forward to the eternal reign where God’s glory will illuminate the New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:23).

Blessings and Promises for Believers

• We know our Father hears our prayers even before we speak, because He knows our needs (Matthew 6:8).
• We approach the throne of grace boldly, confident in mercy and help in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16).
• We rest under the shadow of the Almighty, secure in His protecting care (Psalm 91:1).
• We value our identity as citizens in God’s household, belonging to His family forever (Ephesians 2:19).
• We cherish the promise of an incorruptible inheritance reserved in heaven (1 Peter 1:4).
• We rejoice that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:38–39).
• We anticipate sharing in His glory when we see Him face to face (1 John 3:2).