In this
modern era, we depreciate God in every way. We see Him as the little man behind
the curtain in the Wizard of Oz. We tell Him what to do, berate Him as a child,
and show our disdain and anger toward Him.
We forget that
He created the entire cosmos. Mankind discovers more and more galaxies with
each new powerful telescope and probe, which we send out into space.
We continually
discover plant and animal species which we never knew existed. We see the magnitude
of His glory in nature; and yet, this does not increase our respect and honor
for our Creator (Romans 1:20).
Today, God
deigns to dwell on earth in the hearts of Believers (2 Chronicles 6:18). We
cannot possibly hide from God. He sees our thoughts, words and deeds. He
desires our pure and holy worship (Jeremiah 23:24).
People refer
to a building where the church meets as the "House of God", but this
is far from the way God sees it (Acts 7:38). Heaven is His throne and He uses
the earth as His footstool (Isaiah 66:1). The most elegant cathedral cannot
contain Him.
He is our
King and the ultimate Ruler of the Universe (1 Timothy 1:17). He stretches out
between the vast expanse of time and space and interacts with His creation
throughout the ages.
His Lordship
and holy Presence should cause us to fall on our face before Him in humility,
gratitude and praise; rather than to shout false accusations at Him, demean His
character and blame Him for the misfortune which Satan causes on the earth.
God is totally
engaged in each individual life and works by His Spirit to bring His truth and
revelation to people in each generation since Adam and Eve. There is no reason
for us not to love and honor Him with every breath we take.
Prayer:
Father God,
what house could we possibly build for You (Jeremiah 7:4)? There is no way to
contain Your essence in a building made with human hands (Acts 7:49). The
heavens cannot even contain You, because You defy space and matter (1 Kings
8:27). You hold the entire universe in one hand.
Yet, Your
eyes are on each one of us, judging our works and considering our needs,
providing for Your children through Your magnanimous love and care (Psalm 11:4;
1 Peter 5:7). We give thanks to You that there is no good thing, which we need
that You are not willing to provide for us (Philippians 4:19).
Thought for
the Day:
God fills
both the heavens and the earth and is not limited by time, space or matter;
yet, He also revives the heart of the humble and penitent, and energizes our
spirit with His Spirit as a down payment for all He has prepared for us both
now and in eternity. - Jeremiah 23:24; Isaiah 57:15
