Who hasn’t marveled at an ocean sunset, majestic mountains or a glorious waterfall? And when considering the Earth’s fantastic balances to maintain life, who hasn’t gasped at its unlikelihood? Or when studying Earth’s creatures, who hasn’t been astonished at how each animal is well equipped to the tiniest of details to live in their environment? Creation is so astounding the Bible says by its existence alone people have no excuse to not believe in God.
For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him.
Romans 1:21
Today’s verse warns that something happens when people don’t acknowledge who God is and respond to Him accordingly. For those who refuse to “walk in the light,” He allows foolish hearts to be darkened. The Message Bible interprets Romans 1:21 to read, “They trivialized themselves into silliness and confusion so that there was neither sense nor direction left in their lives.”
Never forget who God is and that He is worthy to be worshiped, praised and thanked
Recommended Reading: John 1:1-10
Deborah, the leader, prophetess and judge of Israel, her commanding general Barak, and a particularly bold woman named Jael had won one of the greatest battles of the Israelites over the northern Canaanite tribes. It brought an end to the once mighty city of Hazor and completed the total conquest of Canaan, just a few dozen years after Joshua had first entered the Promised Land. What Judges 5 records is the musical celebration of their triumph.
Hear this, you kings! Listen, you rulers! I will sing to the Lord, I will sing; I will make music to the Lord, the God of Israel.
Judges 5:3
Even though Barak was a masterful military tactician, their victory song lets all the nations know that it’s the Lord who won the battle for them. It’s also a reminder that when God remains at the center, the land has peace (Judges 5:31).
America has many challenges…the withdrawal of troops from Iraq; the ongoing surge activities in Afghanistan; skirmishes involving our military men and women in other parts of the world; overt and covert activities. We have brilliant military commanders. Intercede for them today that they will wisely choose God as their source of wisdom and strength, and that they’d then be quick to give Him the glory.
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