WHEN YOU WAKE UP EACH DAY, WHICH GOD DO YOU CHOOSE TO WORSHIP?

BIBLE PASSAGE:
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression
of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but
delight to show mercy.
(Micah 7:18)

MEDITATION:
Throughout history we have heard of many man-made gods.
    Some gods focus on material possessions.
    Some gods drive people to be successful.
    Some gods encourage their followers to kill all who are not followers.
    Some gods are based on a list of rules and regulations.
    Some gods were gods of fertility.

There are so many gods that when Paul arrived in Rome, he discovered
a god with the inscription TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Apparently, they
had gods for every person, every circumstance and every desire, but
they didn’t want to miss any, so they created an ‘unknown god’ for
everyone who could not find a god of their choice.

With so many gods, if a person doesn’t like the requirements of
following one god, they can just change and start worshipping
another one. However, as Paul told the people in Athens, there
is only one true God.
    For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship,
    I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.
    So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I
    am going to proclaim to you. “The God who made the world and
    everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in
    temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands,
    as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and
    breath and everything else. From one man he made all the nations,
    that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he marked out their
    appointed times in history and the boundaries of their lands.
    (Acts 17:23-26)

The true God we worship is not some cosmic being ‘out there somewhere’.
He is a God who communicates to those who are willing to hear Him, who
receive Him into their lives, and who offer praise and thankfulness to Him.
He reveals Himself to those who love Him, are committed to Him, and
humbly obey Him.

It began in the Garden of Eden when He spoke to Adam and Eve. God
does something that no other god can duplicate – He fellowships with
His people. He also pardons sin and forgives the transgressions of His
followers through the blood of His Son, Jesus Christ.

God loves His people and He doesn’t hold grudges but enjoys showing
mercy. The God we serve is not man-made, but He is a God with some
human-like emotions. He loves, He is compassionate, He shows mercy
and grace, He forgives, He encourages, He provides an advocate, He
makes promises, and He desires the best for His followers. But He is
also eternal, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, and yet He’s built
a bridge between Himself and His people.

ACTION:
Question to consider:
    – How close do I feel to the true God of the universe?
    – Do I feel that I have a Father-child relationship with God?
    – Am I following a man-made god or have I committed
       my life to the One and Only true God of the universe?
    – Have I made money, fame, prestige, or anything else my god?
    – Am I glad I can worship a wonderful,
       loving, caring and forgiving God?

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, there is no other God but You. All other gods
are man-made, so they are not gods at all. They are created as a
symbol for the various ideals of men. You are the God I worship
and praise. You are the only God who can forgive my sins and
welcome me into heaven to be with You. You are the only God
who can bless me and teach me how to live a life of joy and peace.
Thank You for Your Word that helps me to know more about You,
and what You expect of me. I love You God and I want others to
know of my feelings for You, and why I worship and praise only
You. Help me to live a life that shows others my dedication, love
and commitment to You.”

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