You know there are just some songs upon first hearing that I knew would become more than just a hit, but a phenomenon. Such was the case in the late 80’s of Awesome God by the late Rich Mullins. As both a radio programmer and music director thousands of Lp’s and 45’s were submitted to me for airplay. Most were somewhat derivative. I had a good built in hit-o-meter and could sense the records that would stand out among the vast sea of pretenders.
“You’ve got to hear this new song!” I exclaimed to my music director. She agreed that the Awesome God tune was exceptional. We decided right away to put it into heavy rotation. The 21 years that followed have proved the songs initial staying power due to its simple, profound message. It has been covered by numerous artists including Carmen, Michael W. Smith and others. It has been sung in churches the world over and continues to inspire new marvelous versions for a completely new generation.
God is timeless. He is truly awesome. That is not just an English adjective to describe Him. He is the Word itself. Take from verse one:
When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain't just puttin' on the ritz
(our God is an awesome God)
There is thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fist
(our God is an awesome God)
Well, the Lord wasn't joking
When He kicked 'em out of Eden
It wasn't for no reason that He shed his blood
His return is very close and so you better be believing
that our God is an awesome God
May the good news of the Gospel go with you.
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