GOD’S OWNERSHIP OF ALL II
Memorise: Or despisest thou
the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that
the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance. Romans 2:4
Read: Isaiah 40:13-18, Bible
in one year: 2nd Kings 10:18-12:21, Proverbs 22:29-23:13
If only men would think
deeply, then they will be better able to put things in their proper
perspective. It is baffling the way we mere mortals behave at times due to lack
of depth of thought; this includes even the children of God. Sometimes, we have
as though we were the one who created ourselves or as if the abilities we
possess and exhibit are self-given. We sometimes boast of things to the extent
that but for the mercy of God, if He were to prove us wrong, a devastating and
regrettable experience would ensue. Some people boasts of the prowess of some
parts of their body and even lay claim to ownership of the same. God created
you with the features of your body and they are meant to be used correctly to
His glory. Psalm 12:3-4 says,
“The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the
tongue that speaketh proud things: Who have said, With our tongue will be
prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?”
What if God had made you dumb
or deaf? God is the owner of everyone and everything. It is foolish of anyone
to think and act as if he owns himself and therefore can dictate to himself
what he will do and what the outcome of such actions will be.
God Himself tried to consider
the value of man relative to His own worth in Isaiah 40:15-17. He started by
saying even the nations are like a drop of water in a bucket, and then he said
they were like small dust on a balance scale. All these yardsticks seemed too
much for man’s value, hence in verse 17, He said all nations before Him are as
nothing, and in fact they are counted to Him less than nothing. Does this not make you to shiver? What then
is your pride? It is a great honour and privilege for God to be so mindful of
man to the extent of Him sacrificing His utmost for man’s salvation. If you are
wise, you will just continue to cherish and treasure this privilege as a child
of God and keep enjoying His goodness by giving Him the prime place in your
decisions, choices, thoughts, actions and attitude. You will always be grateful
to Him for everything, even in what may seem like a little and insignificant
providence you enjoy. Many of God’s children take thing for granted too much.
In every aspect of our lives, we must acknowledge and give thanks to Him
always. Every moment of our continued existence is only by His mercy. Every
accomplishment is by His grace.
Action Point
Praise God for His
awesomeness in your life.
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