15 Encouraging Scriptures for How Big God Is
If you’ve ever stood at the edge of the ocean and felt small, you already understand why these verses matter. Scripture tells us over and over how big God is… bigger than our problems, our planning seasons, and anything we’re carrying into ministry right now.
This post gathers 15 scriptures for how big God is, drawn from the Psalms, the prophets, and the words of Jesus. Each one includes a short note on what it reveals about God’s greatness and how you can use it in your women’s ministry.
Whether you’re building a retreat session or just need the reminder yourself today, these verses will help you rest in the size of the God you serve.
Quick answer: The Bible describes God’s bigness in three ways: His power over creation (Psalm 136, Isaiah 40:28), His knowledge beyond measure (Psalm 147:5, Romans 11:33), and His personal attention to each of us (Luke 12:7, Jeremiah 1:5). The God who made the heavens also numbers the hairs on your head.
Recognizing How Big God Is Guides Us to a More Meaningful Life
Have you ever felt small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things? When you take a moment to step back and reflect on the vastness of the ocean or the expanse of the night sky, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and insignificant. However, recognizing how big God is can guide you to a more meaningful life.
As the author of the universe, God’s love and power are infinite. He tells us repeatedly throughout His Word how big He is and how He can overcome anything and anyone. This realization fills us with joy, love, and awe. It reminds us that we are not alone and that our lives have meaning and purpose.
When we take the time to rest and reflect on God’s greatness, we are reminded of His own love and care for us. We can trust Him to guide us through life’s challenges and to lead us to a fulfilling and purposeful life.
So, take a moment today to reflect on how big God is and how His love can guide you to a more meaningful life.
Why It Matters to Comprehend the Size of God
A Greater Appreciation for Creation
When you understand how big God is, you can’t help but appreciate the magnitude and intricacy of His creation. The vastness of the universe, the complexity of life, and the beauty of nature all point to the greatness of God.
As Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” By comprehending the size of God, you can gain a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the world around you. With God’s promises, we can live big lives as the Holy Spirit guides us each day. By a ‘big’ life, I mean with the love of God, doing good works in His holy name.
Strengthening Faith in Difficult Times
When life gets tough, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. However, by comprehending the size of God, you can find comfort and strength in knowing that He is bigger than your problems.
As Isaiah 40:28 says, “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.” By understanding the vastness of God’s power and love, you can find peace and hope even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
Comprehending the size of God can bring a greater appreciation for creation and strengthen faith in difficult times. Dear friends, take time to meditate on God’s Word and reflect on the greatness of God.
Old Testament Scriptures Highlighting the Magnitude of God
The Creation Story (Genesis 1)
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. He spoke and everything came into existence. The magnitude of God’s power is evident in the fact that He created the entire universe out of nothing. The Bible says that “by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host” (Psalm 33:6).
God’s Promise to Abraham (Genesis 22:17)
When God promised Abraham that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore, He was demonstrating the magnitude of His power. Only a God of great power could make such a promise and fulfill it. As the Bible says, “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” (Genesis 18:14)
The Parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14)
When the Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and the Egyptian army, God demonstrated His power by parting the waters so that His people could escape.
The magnitude of God’s power is evident in the fact that He was able to control the forces of nature to accomplish His purposes.
These Old Testament scriptures are just a few examples of the many ways in which the Bible highlights the magnitude of God’s power. As you read through the Bible, you will discover many more examples of God’s greatness and majesty. May these scriptures inspire you to worship and serve the God who is truly worthy of all honor and praise.
New Testament Scriptures Elaborating on God’s Grandeur
Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35-41)
In this passage, Jesus and his disciples are crossing the Sea of Galilee when a storm arises. The storm is so severe that the disciples fear for their lives. However, Jesus remains calm and rebukes the wind and the waves, causing the storm to cease.
This passage demonstrates Jesus’ power over nature and his ability to calm even the most violent storms.
Feeding the 5000 (Matthew 14:13-21)
In this passage, Christ Jesus is approached by a large crowd of people who are hungry. Despite the fact that they only have five loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus miraculously feeds the entire crowd, with leftovers to spare.
This passage demonstrates Jesus’ power to provide for the needs of his followers, even when it seems impossible.
These two passages are just a small sample of the many New Testament scriptures that elaborate on God’s grandeur and power. They demonstrate that God is capable of amazing things, from calming storms to feeding the masses.
As you read through the New Testament, you will encounter many more examples of God’s greatness and majesty.
Parables that Emphasize the Kingdom of God
The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32)
Jesus used the parable of the mustard seed to teach about the Kingdom of God. He compared the Kingdom of God to a tiny mustard seed that grows into a large tree where birds can find shelter.
This parable emphasizes the idea that the Kingdom of God may start small, but it will grow and become a place of refuge for many.
The Net (Matthew 13:47-50)
Another parable that Jesus used to teach about the Kingdom of God is the parable of the net. In this parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of God to a large fishing net that catches all kinds of fish. The fish that are good are kept, while the bad ones are thrown away.
This parable emphasizes the idea that the Kingdom of God is for everyone, but not everyone will be saved.
These parables remind us of how big our Lord God’s Kingdom is and how it is open to all who seek it. The Kingdom of God is a place of refuge and eternal life for those who believe in Jesus Christ.
15 Scriptures for How Big God Is
When we think about the vastness of the universe, it’s easy to feel small and insignificant. But these scriptures remind us just how big and powerful our Heavenly Father is, and how much He loves us:
1. Psalm 136:1-6 — God alone does great wonders “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever… to him who alone does great wonders… who by his understanding made the heavens… who spread out the earth upon the waters.”
This psalm pairs God’s creation power with a repeated refrain about His enduring love. Read it responsively at a retreat, with the group answering “His love endures forever,” and the room hears both His size and His nearness at once.
2. Psalm 146:6 — Maker of everything, faithful forever “He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them… he remains faithful forever.”
One verse holds two truths leaders need: God made everything, and God stays faithful. His bigness is not distant power. It is dependable. This is a strong memory verse for a beach or creation-themed gathering.
3. Ephesians 1:3-6 — Chosen before the foundation of the world “…he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption…”
God’s plan for you predates creation itself. That is the scale of His intention toward His daughters. Use this passage when women in your group struggle with feeling like an afterthought.
4. Isaiah 55:8-9 — His ways are higher than ours “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Isaiah gives us a measurable comparison: the distance between heaven and earth. When a ministry plan falls apart or a prayer goes unanswered, this verse reframes the moment. God is working at a scale we cannot see from where we stand.
5. Isaiah 40:28 — The everlasting God never grows weary “The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable.”
Written to exiles who felt forgotten, this verse answers exhaustion with God’s inexhaustibility. For the leader running on fumes before an event, it is a direct word: the God carrying your ministry does not get tired.
6. Job 26:14 — We only hear a whisper of Him “Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways, and how small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand?”
Job says everything we know of God, all of creation included, is only the outer edge. A whisper. This verse works beautifully as a discussion opener: if this is the whisper, what must the thunder be like?
7. Psalm 147:5 — Power abundant, understanding beyond measure “Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.”
Twelve words that answer the question “how big is God?” more directly than any other verse. His power has no shortage and His understanding has no ceiling. This is the verse to print, frame, and hand out.
8. Psalm 8:3-4 — The God of galaxies is mindful of you “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars… what is man that you are mindful of him?”
David calls the night sky finger work, and then marvels that this same God pays attention to people. Pair this verse with a stargazing activity at an evening retreat session and let the setting do the teaching.
9. Luke 12:7 — Even the hairs of your head are numbered “Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, you are of more value than many sparrows.”
Jesus takes God’s bigness and makes it personal. A God this large tracking a detail this small means nothing about you escapes His care. This is the verse for the woman who feels invisible in her serving.
10. Jeremiah 1:5 — Known before you were formed “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. And before you were born I consecrated you…”
God’s knowledge of you runs backward past your own beginning. For leaders second-guessing their calling, this verse settles it: the appointment came before the doubt did.
11. Deuteronomy 10:17 — God of gods and Lord of lords “For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God…”
Moses stacks the titles deliberately. Nothing rivals Him, and He cannot be bought or swayed. Use this one when teaching on trusting God’s authority over every competing voice.
12. Matthew 19:26 — With God all things are possible “But Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'”
Jesus draws the line plainly: human ability ends, God’s does not. For the leader staring at a budget that doesn’t stretch or a team of two, this is the verse that moves planning from panic to prayer.
13. Jeremiah 32:27 — Is anything too hard for Me? “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too hard for me?”
God asks the question so we have to answer it. Spoken while Jerusalem was under siege, this verse proves God’s “nothing is too hard” applies to worst-case situations, not just comfortable ones.
14. Psalm 62:11-12 — Power and steadfast love belong to God “…power belongs to God, and that to you, O Lord, belongs steadfast love.”
David heard two truths together: God’s power and God’s love are not in tension. His size never comes at the cost of His tenderness. This makes a grounding benediction to close a meeting or session.
15. Jeremiah 23:23-24 — He fills heaven and earth “Am I a God at hand… and not a God far away? …Do I not fill heaven and earth? declares the Lord.”
There is nowhere God is not. For women walking through lonely seasons, this verse is the promise that distance from God is never a matter of geography. He is already filling the room you’re praying in.
How to Use these ‘How Big is God’ Scriptures
You can use these scriptures along with the Beach, Bible, and Belonging retreat theme or with any other theme where you talk about God’s love and greatness. You’ll understand better about a faithful God who gives us His perfect gift of great love.
Or, print these scriptures for yourself, and if you find yourself feeling less than or insignificant, simply grab them and remember how much you are loved!
How to Convey God’s Magnitude in Women’s Ministry
Activities and Object Lessons
One effective way to convey God’s magnitude in women’s ministry is through activities and object lessons. These can help women visualize and understand complex concepts about God’s greatness. Here are some ideas:
- The Solar System: Create a scale model of the solar system to demonstrate the vastness of God’s creation. Use a basketball for the sun and small balls or marbles for the planets. Place them at appropriate distances from the sun to show the immense size of our solar system compared to Earth.
- The Ocean: Take a trip to the beach or aquarium and discuss the vastness and complexity of the ocean. Use this as an analogy for how vast and complex God’s love and power is.
- The Puzzle: Give each woman a puzzle piece and ask them to describe how their piece fits into the bigger picture. Use this as an analogy for how each of us has a unique role in God’s plan.
Scripture-based Discussions
Another effective way to convey God’s magnitude in women’s ministry is through scripture-based discussions. Here are some scriptures that can be used to illustrate God’s greatness:
- Psalm 147:5: “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.” This verse emphasizes God’s infinite power and knowledge.
- Isaiah 40:12: “Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on the scales and the hills in a balance?” This verse highlights the vastness of God’s creation and his ability to control it.
- Job 38-41: These chapters describe God’s power and wisdom in creating and controlling the universe, including the stars, the sea, and the animals.
By discussing these scriptures and reflecting on their meaning, women can gain a greater appreciation for God’s magnitude and power.
Frequently Asked Questions
1: What does it mean that God is big?
When Scripture says God is big, it means His power, knowledge, and presence have no limit. He created everything (Psalm 146:6), His understanding is beyond measure (Psalm 147:5), and He fills heaven and earth (Jeremiah 23:24). It is not a statement about size you could measure. It is a statement that nothing you face is outside His reach.
2: Does the Bible say how big God is?
The Bible never gives God a measurement, because He cannot be contained by one. Instead, it describes Him through comparison: His ways are higher than ours as the heavens are higher than the earth (Isaiah 55:9), and even all creation is only “the outskirts of his ways” (Job 26:14). Psalm 139 adds that there is nowhere His presence does not reach.
3: Where in the Bible does it say God is bigger than anything?
The exact phrase does not appear in Scripture, but the truth of it runs throughout. Psalm 95:3 says the Lord is “a great King above all gods,” Deuteronomy 10:17 calls Him “God of gods and Lord of lords,” and Jeremiah 32:27 asks, “Is anything too hard for me?” Together these verses declare that nothing rivals God’s power.
4: What is the most well-known Bible verse about God’s greatness?
Psalm 147:5 is the clearest single verse: “Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite” (KJV). In twelve words it covers both God’s unlimited power and His unlimited knowledge, which is why it makes such a strong memory verse or printable for a women’s ministry gathering.
5: What are the best scriptures about how big God is for a women’s retreat?
Start with verses that pair God’s size with His personal care: Psalm 8:3-4, Luke 12:7, and Isaiah 40:28. After leading women’s ministry since 2006, I’ve found the verses that land deepest at retreats are the ones that answer “God is huge… and He still sees me.” Build your session around that tension and the discussion takes care of itself.
6: How do I teach women to understand God’s magnitude at a ministry event?
Show it before you explain it. Use creation as the object lesson: a scale model of the solar system, time at the water’s edge, or an evening under the stars paired with Psalm 8. I’ve built 30+ printable retreat theme bundles on this principle, because women remember what they experienced alongside Scripture far longer than what they only heard.
7: Is there a ready-made retreat theme about how big God is?
Yes. The Beach, Bible, and Belonging retreat theme from Loving Christ Ministries was built around this exact truth, using the vastness of the ocean to help women grasp the vastness of God’s love. It gives you a complete starting point so you can plan a meaningful retreat without starting from a blank page.
Final Thoughts
Here’s what these 15 verses add up to: the God who spread out the earth upon the waters is the same God who knows the number of hairs on your head.
“The same God who made the heavens knows the number of hairs on your head. That is the size of the God you serve, and the size of the God who called you to lead.” — Julie Pfeifer, Loving Christ Ministries
Paul said it best in Romans 11:33: “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!”
You don’t have to fully comprehend how big God is to lead well. You just need to keep putting yourself, and the women you serve, in front of these truths.
If you want a ready-made way to do that, these scriptures pair naturally with the Beach, Bible, and Belonging retreat theme, where the ocean itself becomes the object lesson.
Like every resource at Loving Christ Ministries, it’s built on the Purpose to Plan Path™, my four-step framework for women’s ministry leaders: Discover the Direction, Choose What Fits, Shape the Gathering, and Prepare to Lead. The goal isn’t just easier planning.
It’s a gathering where the spiritual purpose and the practical plan are connected from the start, so you can lead with confidence and create space for God to work.
Start with something solid instead of a blank page, friend. He’s big enough for whatever you’re planning next.
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