"I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes." (vs 1 NIV)
I will second that! God for many has become some sort of abstract pie in the sky. There is this idea that God does not judge. He will not vindicate his children. Everyone goes to heaven no matter which god(s) they serve in this world. God is just a nice guy.
God is, indeed, good. But, that goodness means that He also requires justice and sometimes justice doesn't feel so good to those who unjustly persecute others, to those who choose willfully to serve other gods. His goodness also means that he will vindicate his children. He will care for those who are persecuted and woe to those who do the persecuting. Sorry, if you're one who likes to do what they will, no matter who it harms, just because it might feel good to you, you really need to rethink your position on who God is.
But, then again, those of you who are reading this blog regularly, probably already understand that God is Almighty. He is God. To those who may stumble upon this blog looking for something else, know this: "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." (Heb 4:12-13)
God is more than a fluffy marshmellow or a cloud. He is God. Creator of the universe. He gives life and He can take it away. I think that it would be most prudent to not just love Him, but to respect (fear) and honor Him! Put away the false gods. Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand!
Let us pray: Heavenly Father, Almighty God, Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart. May the foot of the proud not come against us, nor the hand of the wicked drive us away. (36:10-12)
God's Peace - Pr. J
I will second that! God for many has become some sort of abstract pie in the sky. There is this idea that God does not judge. He will not vindicate his children. Everyone goes to heaven no matter which god(s) they serve in this world. God is just a nice guy.
God is, indeed, good. But, that goodness means that He also requires justice and sometimes justice doesn't feel so good to those who unjustly persecute others, to those who choose willfully to serve other gods. His goodness also means that he will vindicate his children. He will care for those who are persecuted and woe to those who do the persecuting. Sorry, if you're one who likes to do what they will, no matter who it harms, just because it might feel good to you, you really need to rethink your position on who God is.
But, then again, those of you who are reading this blog regularly, probably already understand that God is Almighty. He is God. To those who may stumble upon this blog looking for something else, know this: "For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account." (Heb 4:12-13)
God is more than a fluffy marshmellow or a cloud. He is God. Creator of the universe. He gives life and He can take it away. I think that it would be most prudent to not just love Him, but to respect (fear) and honor Him! Put away the false gods. Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand!
Let us pray: Heavenly Father, Almighty God, Continue your love to those who know you, your righteousness to the upright in heart. May the foot of the proud not come against us, nor the hand of the wicked drive us away. (36:10-12)
God's Peace - Pr. J
No comments:
Post a Comment