God created the Heavens and the Earth and all that is within them. He is in control of all things including the very beating of our heart. The heights and the depths all belong to him. However, mankind has sinned against him. Many men and women throughout biblical history did revere God and are noted in the bible. Yet, the vast majority of mankind has spit at him, dishonored him, hated him, would not believe in him, would not honor his laws. Despite this, God had a plan.
He chose a special people for himself called the Jews (Israelites) to be set apart from the other nations as his chosen people but the majority of them also turned their back on him. Turning to the paganism of the rest of the nations. They worshipped idols of wood, stone, silver, and gold. Worshipping the things God created instead of the Creator. Some even offered their infant children to the fire god Molech, burning them alive on altars of fire! God sent them prophets to warn them but his people turned on them and beat them and some they killed.
So God punished them and cursed his people. As a result they became hated by all the nations of the world, were conquered in battle, led away as slaves, and their cities were destroyed. Despite this, God had a plan.
He sent his Son Jesus to save them and also extended this salvation to the rest of the nations of the world. What does God want from us? To humble ourselves to his will. To love him, to honor him, to respect him, to acknowledge him, to remember him, to invest in him, and to worship him. For He is God and there is no other. He gave us life, but we kick dirt in his face, we spit at him, we test him, and many refuse to believe in him. Those that are arrogant, selfish, hateful, and love only themselves refuse to give him control. Unfortunately for them, control is not something they can give him because he is already in control. Humility is the first step in relating to God. We will never see him or experience him until we search for him with all our heart.
If you look closely, you will find that God is good and his laws are good. His laws and his ways are not evil but good natured and good for us. The moment we act in humility and give God his proper place in our lives and submit to his authority, he will bless us and protect us. Everything we touch or set our minds to will be a success.
Proverbs 8
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.
18 With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and prosperity.
19 My fruit is better than fine gold;
what I yield surpasses choice silver.
20 I walk in the way of righteousness,
along the paths of justice,
21 bestowing wealth on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 03:56PM 
In this continuing series of posts on the love of God, we delve into the very nature and meaning about having a relationship with God. It is a relationship that is not one-sided or simply about a God meeting your needs and solving your problems but seeing God as our King and Lord. We must understand that we must give to God too and be willing to serve Him as if He needed our love and our praise.
