We need all that God is.

We need everything that God is. Because of His mercy, we are not consumed. But we also need a God powerful enough to say that He knows the end from the beginning, from ancient times what is still to come. Idols/gods are made and have to be carried. They have eyes, but cannot see. They have ears, but cannot hear. They have mouths, but cannot speak. Our God states His purpose will stand, and He will do all that He pleases. He has no need of our sacrifices, for the cattle on a thousand hills is His, and every animal of the forest is His. We need His love, His mercy, His power, His righteousness, His holiness, His grace. We are absolutely dependent upon all that He is, and all the He promises He will do for us His children. We have no life apart from Him, as He is our creator, and He promises to perfectly take care of us.