He Is Worthy

I remember hearing and seeing, when I was growing, people that believed in some sort of divine being or beings, whether the God of the Bible or false gods. There was the knowledge that something existed that was greater than we are. Today, I fear that our so-called knowledge has become our God. We have tried to create God in our own image. Funny, how when we do that, he seems to believe in the same things as we do. Truthfully, not so funny. Whether it is trying bypass God with alternate ideas of evolution and big bang theory or create a different image of God that is easier for us to relate to, it doesn’t change the truth. I like a quote that C.S. Lewis wrote on the glory of God - “A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word ‘darkness’ on the walls of his cell.” It exposes the foolishness of man, living a lie because it is more comfortable than the truth. We have been studying Jeremiah in our Sunday Bible Study and, even after Jeremiah proclaims God’s judgement and spells out what punishment they will face, they turn to the false prophets that give a message they want to hear. As C.S. Lewis rightly discerns, the glory of God is not dependent on our opinions. How did we get here? It goes back to the Biblical truth, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Lest we think fear simply means a healthy respect, God also said in Matthew 10, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” It is not the Devil, but God alone Who holds our eternity. God is beyond our understanding and yet He has revealed Himself in the Bible. God created and can destroy His creation and yet He sent His son to restore His creation. God alone knows all things and yet He sent the Holy Spirit to give wisdom and understanding to those who ask and hunger for it. He has full authority over the Devil and His fallen angels. He existed before time began and will exist for all eternity. One commentary says glory- “refers to the weightiness, splendor, and majesty of God. It encompasses the honor, praise, and worship due to Him, as well as the manifestation of His divine presence.” To God be the glory forever. Father, You are our hope, our life, and our salvation. Nothing exists without You. We praise You and worship You. Amen