Solid Joys Daily Devotional Are You Glad You Are Not God?
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Feb 8, 2026 A reflection on why it is satisfying to admire God's greatness instead of wanting His power. Short meditations explore finding meaning in celebrating God’s strength and rejoicing in His victories. The talk highlights how human weakness points to divine greatness and why admiring the infinite brings final contentment.
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Delight In God’s Strength
- John Piper explains that ascribing strength to God means attending to and approving His greatness.
- We find joy in seeing God's strength as His and not ours, not envying or coveting His power.
Joy In Admiring, Not Competing
- Piper compares admiring God's power to rejoicing when another wins a race, finding greater joy in admiration than resentment.
- He says the deepest meaning comes when hearts go outward to admire God's power rather than boast inwardly.
Satisfied By Not Being God
- It is profoundly satisfying to give up desires to be God and instead admire God's 'Godness.'
- Our weakness is crafted so the surpassing power belongs to God and we treasure that contrast.
