Colossians 1:16 says "For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him." However, we live as though God is created for us, to do our bidding, to bless us, and take care of those we love.
Psalm 115:3 says "...our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he pleased." Even in light of that, we constantly are questioning God. "Why did you make me this way?" "Why did You allow this to happen?" "Why are there so many starving children in the world?" "Why is my family so messed up?" The answer to all of these questions is simply: because He is God. Have you ever stopped to consider that God should be asking us why so many people are starving? Our culture has the attitude that God owes us, His creation, an explanation for why He does what He does. However, we are in no place to demand that God gives an account of Himself to us. What is so sad about this is that this attitude has crept into the Body of Christ. We are constantly questioning God as to why He does this or that.
Look at what the Bible says in Daniel 4:35, "And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?" Wow! That is a pretty sobering statement!
Listen to what Francis Chan says concerning this: "Can you worship a God who isn't obligated to explain His actions to you? Could it be your arrogance that makes you think God owes you an explanation?" Ouch!!! This is so true though, it is only our arrogance that causes us to think God owes us anything!
I want to challenge you today not to question why God is or isn't doing something in your life, but rather to simply trust Him and obey Him. You and I should worship Jesus Christ simply because of Who He is, not because of what He can do for us or even what we want Him to do for us. When David's baby, he had with Bathsheba, died because of David's sin, he did not question God why, he simply worshiped.
Prayer For Today:
Heavenly Father, help me not to question You or to demand that You do things the way I think they should be done. Help me to trust You, obey, You, and simply worship You because of Who You are. You are worthy of my obedience and my worship no matter what! In Jesus name, Amen!
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