A Devotional Study on the Attributes of God
Arthur Pink et al.
(You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.)“Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.” — Psalm 90:2
Before there was time, before there was light, before there was an angel in Heaven or a speck of dust in the cosmos—God was. He dwelt in solitary majesty, needing nothing, lacking nothing, desiring nothing outside Himself. He was eternally perfect in all His glorious attributes. There was no heaven for Him to inhabit, no earth to govern, no creatures to praise Him—and yet He was altogether blessed.
2. The Decrees of God"The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations." — Psalm 33:11
Before the foundation of the world, in the infinite recesses of eternity, God established His eternal decrees. These decrees are the manifestation of His sovereign will, the blueprint by which all creation unfolds. They are not formed in response to events, for nothing takes the Omniscient by surprise. Instead, they are the cause of all that transpires, the predetermined plan that governs the universe.
“Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.” — Psalm 147:5
The knowledge of God is infinite, perfect, and eternal. There is no learning with God, for He has always known all things. He never discovers, never forgets, never improves in understanding. His knowledge is not acquired—it is essential to His very nature. He knows Himself fully and knows all things outside Himself perfectly, from eternity past to eternity future.
4. The Foreknowledge of God"For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son." —Romans 8:29
To "foreknow," in the language of Scripture, is not merely to foresee but to fore-love. God's foreknowledge is not detached observation of future events—it is His eternal, sovereign delight set upon His chosen people before the foundation of the world. He knows all because He has ordained all.
5. The Supremacy of God“I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.” — Isaiah 46:9
God is unrivaled in majesty, authority, and glory. His supremacy means He rules over all, answers to none, and is accountable only to Himself. Every creature—from angels to atoms—was created by His will and exists for His glory. The heart that sees this truth is laid low. He is not a deity to be invited into our plans, but the One who ordains all things from eternity. Worship Him, for none can stay His hand or say to Him, "What have You done?"
6. The Sovereignty of God
“Our God is in heaven; He does whatever pleases Him.” — Psalm 115:3God's sovereignty means He reigns with absolute control over all that is and ever will be. He governs the flight of every bird, and the rise of every king. There is no detail too small, no power too great. The believer rests securely in this—our lives are not ruled by luck or fate, but by the perfect wisdom and power of our God. Let us yield to His rule with reverence, trust, and joyful submission.
7. The Immutability of God“I the LORD do not change.” — Malachi 3:6
God is unchanging in His essence, purposes, and promises. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In a world of constant shifting, He alone is the Rock. His love will not fade, His Word will not fail, His will cannot be overturned. Trust Him when everything around you crumbles, for His character is steadfast and His covenant is sure.
8. The Holiness of God“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty.” — Isaiah 6:3
God's holiness is the crown of all His attributes—He is morally perfect, separate from all sin, and infinitely pure. His justice flows from His holiness; His grace magnifies it. To approach Him lightly, is spiritual suicide. And yet, through Christ's atonement, the Holy One calls sinners to Himself. Stand in awe, tremble in worship, and pursue holiness, for without it, no one will see the Lord.
9. The Power of God“Ah, Sovereign LORD, You have made the heavens and the earth… Nothing is too hard for You.” — Jeremiah 32:17
God's power is infinite, irresistible, and never exhausted. He speaks, and it is done. He raises the dead, subdues the proud, and upholds the universe by His Word. This power works for us who believe—guarding, strengthening, and transforming us. When you are weak, remember: His strength is made perfect in your weakness. Nothing is impossible with God.
10. The Faithfulness of God“Your faithfulness continues through all generations.” — Psalm 119:90
God never forgets, never fails, never falters. What He promises, He performs. Men change; God does not. He is faithful in affliction, faithful in blessing, faithful in correction, faithful in His threatenings. His covenant cannot be broken, and His Word stands forever. Trust Him in the storm—He is the anchor of your soul.
11. The Goodness of God“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.” — Psalm 107:1
God's goodness is His kindness, generosity, and benevolence in action. Every sunrise, every meal, every comfort, is a token of His goodness. But the supreme display is in the gift of His Son. Even in trials, He works for our good. Let us not doubt His heart, even when we cannot trace His hand.
12. The Patience of God“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” — Psalm 103:8
How long God has endured our rebellion! His patience holds back the wrath we deserve, giving space for repentance. Yet it is not weakness—it is holy restraint. Those who reject His longsuffering, invite judgment; those who embrace His mercy, bow in grateful wonder. Praise Him for His forbearance—and plead with others not to presume upon it.
13. The Grace of God“By grace you have been saved, through faith.” — Ephesians 2:8
God's GRACE is His freely giving salvation and Heaven to un-deserving, ill-deserving and Hell-deserving sinners. It was grace that chose us, grace that redeemed us, grace that sustains us. We contributed nothing but sin. Grace shatters pride and fuels worship. The believer lives by grace, serves by grace, and will be glorified by grace. Soli Deo Gloria!
14. The Mercy of God“His mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1
God's MERCY is His not giving damnation and Hell to un-deserving, ill-deserving and Hell-deserving sinners. It is God's tender heart moved to act on behalf of the miserable. The cross is the mercy seat where justice and mercy met. Every sinner awakened to his dreadful plight must flee there. Let us thank God daily that He delights in mercy—and extend that mercy to others.
15. The Loving-kindness of God“Because Your loving-kindness is better than life…” — Psalm 63:3
God's loving-kindness is His steadfast, covenant love expressed in action. It reaches to the heavens, surrounds the believer, and never lets go. It comforts in sorrow, and disciplines in love. The soul that rests in His loving-kindness knows a joy deeper than any worldly pleasure. Let it lead you to praise, obedience, and peace.
16. The Love of God“God is love.” — 1 John 4:8
God's love is holy, sovereign, and everlasting. He does not love because of who we are, but because of who He is. This love sent Christ to die for enemies, to purchase a people for Himself. It is a love that transforms and keeps. Rest in it. Rejoice in it. Reflect it to others.
17. The Love of God to Us“I have loved you with an everlasting love.” — Jeremiah 31:3
That the holy God would love sinful men, is staggering. His love to us is personal, sacrificial, and unbreakable. It is the fountain of every spiritual blessing. Not even death can separate us from it. When all else fails, His love remains. Cling to it in the dark; rejoice in it in the light.
18. The Wrath of God“The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven…” — Romans 1:18
God's wrath is His holy hatred of sin. It is not uncontrolled rage, but righteous justice. It burned against sin at the cross, and it will be poured out eternally on the unrepentant. Tremble before it—but run to Christ, who bore it for all who believe. To ignore God's wrath is spiritual suicide.
19. The Contemplation of God“Fix your thoughts on Jesus…” — Hebrews 3:1
To contemplate God is the highest occupation of the soul. In beholding His glory, we are transformed. The more we meditate on His attributes, the more we are lifted from this world's vanities. Let your thoughts be filled with His greatness. You become what you behold—gaze on God and be changed.
20. The Blessings of God“Every good and perfect gift is from above.” — James 1:17
All blessings flow from God's fatherly hand—spiritual and temporal, earthly and eternal. But the greatest blessing is Himself. To have God is to have all. Blessings are not earned, but graciously given in Christ. Receive them with gratitude, steward them with faithfulness, and let them turn your heart to the Giver.
21. The Cursings of God“If anyone does not love the Lord, that person is cursed!” — 1 Corinthians 16:22
God's curse is the solemn sentence upon sin. It reveals the seriousness of transgression. Yet Christ became a curse for us, that we might be freed from condemnation. The believer no longer fears the curse, for it has fallen on Another. But let us warn others, for outside of Christ, the curse remains.
22. The Gifts of God“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!” — 2 Corinthians 9:15
God gives freely, fully, and forever. The gift of His Son is the fountain of every other gift. He gives wisdom, strength, righteousness, and eternal life. We deserve nothing—yet He gives us everything in Christ. Receive His gifts with reverence, and use them for His glory.
23. The Guidance of God“He guides the humble in what is right.” — Psalm 25:9
God does not leave His people to wander. He guides by His Word, His Spirit, and His providence. His paths may not be smooth, but they are always good. Seek His direction in prayer, submit to it with joy, and trust that He leads with perfect wisdom and fatherly care.
24. The Gospel of the Grace of God“The gospel… is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes.” — Romans 1:16
The gospel is not advice, but divine announcement—God saves sinners! It is grace from first to last: planned by the Father, accomplished by the Son, applied by the Spirit. It humbles the proud, exalts Christ, and transforms the heart. Proclaim it, cherish it, and never move beyond it.