God’s Superlatives

Writers are supposed to avoid superlatives. The textbooks tell us that authors who use extreme adjectives like “fabulous,” “magnificent,” and “splendid” are usually overstating the case. These graphic superlatives are to be reserved only for occasions that actually merit their use, and then they are to appear very seldom.

But when the writers of the Bible spoke of the blessings of God upon His children, they used the strongest of terms. So marvelous are the riches of Christ enjoyed by His own that the Holy Spirit, the author of God’s Word, used the most extravagant language to describe them. Here are a few examples:

—God’s pardon is “abundant”                           —Isaiah 55:7
—His love “passes knowledge”                          —Ephesians 3:19
—His gift of salvation is “indescribable”         —2 Corinthians 9:15
—His life is “more abundant”                            —John 10:10

Paul, writing to the discouraged Corinthians, said that through God we are “enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God” (2 Corinthians 9:11).

Feeling poor of spirit?

Wishing you had more of the riches of this world?

Remember the superlatives of God!

~ David C. Egner