Big "G" and little "g". If you've ever taken a physics course, you might remember what these letters represent. G is a constant (the gravitational constant to be exact), but g is not. It does not matter a bit where in the universe you are. G will always be the same 6.67*10^-11 N*(m/kg)^2. You might remember that little "g" is just the acceleration due to gravity aka a measure of the strength of gravity. For example, here on Earth it is ~9.8 m/s^2. The moon has less gravity, thus g is smaller and ~1.6 m/s^2. Big "G" is actually used to calculate little "g" with the simple equation, g = G*M/r^2. You might be wondering where I am going with this, and no this is not a physics lesson.
The triune, Christian God, YAHWEH, is big "G". He doesn't change. He is a constant. Everything else is a little "g". They vary. They are relative. All other gods and idols are little "g". They might seem to be concrete, but it's only because sometimes we have a very narrow view. The truth is that whenever we change locations or perspectives, these idols and gods change. They cannot hold up to the changes and challenges of life. Often times the Israelites would create and worship idols such as a golden calf. Today we see people worship money, science, jobs, people, etc. All these things have one thing in common. They are all created things. They are all creations of God. It's just like how little "g" is calculated or created from big "G". Why worship the created when you can worship the creator!?
"You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created, and have their being." ~ Revelation 4:11
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