God is distinct from every other entity in the universe, from angels to humans and from stars to planets.
Everything else in the universe, be it a living, breathing person or an inanimate mountain, was created. Only God is uncreated. Only God always existed. Only God, in His very essence, possesses immortality.
Only God is God.
This is crucial to remember during times of uncertainty and upheaval when it feels as if things are rapidly spiraling out of control.
Is there no order, no purpose, no guiding hand? Will the forces of chaos and anarchy triumph?
Is everything in life subject to chance? Is nothing certain or guaranteed?
Is there no justice, no oversight, no accountability? Is nothing ever set right?
This is when we call to mind the words of Psalm 74...