May 12, 2012

 “One Way Home”

Scripture:

Proverbs 15:3

The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. (NKJ)

Observation:

There are some who believe there is a creator but after creating the universe decided to abandon the creation to evolve on its own. They believe this creator god is an impersonal being who has moved on to other things, thus, allowing the creation to function on the laws of probability and chance. Many religions in the world believe in a god or god’s who do interact with human beings but are not infinite in their nature, while other religions have a god who is so superior in his nature that it is impossible for him to react in a way that humans make a difference, or even matter to him. But Yahweh, the LORD God of the Bible, is not only an infinite God in His knowledge and power and being, but He is actively involved in His creation as well, especially in and for the lives of people. He is the Creator who provides for every living thing He creates. He is the only God who gives His people everything they need for healthy living in this life as well as the one to come (Isaiah 42:5). He is a God who protects and comforts all those who seek shelter under the shadow of His Wings (Psalm 57:1). But most importantly, He is the only living God who has the ability to save us (Psalm 80:3) from the self-destructive consequences of our sinful nature and give us a new life that never ends. The LORD our God carefully watches over His entire creation. He sees all things; nothing can hide from His Presence. The LORD hears every word spoken and every thought that formed—He knows what’s in every heart and every mind.

Application:

God is both the beginning and the end of all things. We have a Holy God who has personally set a standard for us to live by and provides the Way for us to stand holy in His Presence. But unfortunately for those who refuse His way, He is also righteously just in His condemnation of all those who refuse His Way to follow the world’s ways. If by knowing these things about our Triune God makes you feel uncomfortable, they should, because believing in the Truth holds you personally accountable for all your thoughts as well as all your deeds. No one can escape the Truth. God’s eyes are always open, His ears are always listening. Will you to choose to hide from Him in the darkness of this world, hoping to escape His just punishment, or come boldly into His Light just as you are—broken and in need of His mercy and grace? There is only One choice that makes any sense at all; all other choices are foolish ones indeed. But remember this, my dear friends; that our living God is always Home, and His door is always open, for our kind and loving and merciful God is patiently waiting for His children to follow Him Home.

Prayer:

Thank You, dear Lord, for Your patience with me. Seeing and hearing all those years of my confusion and rebellion tells me a lot about who You are—the God of mercy and grace. Thank You for opening my eyes to the Truth and for showing me the only Way Home.
Amen