Friday, February 8, 2013

Day 39: God's Face in a Fallen World



Reading: Psalm 19:1-6

The evidence of God is everywhere around us. His creation loudly proclaims His existence in a fallen world. His creation of nature is universal in all parts of the world, and the uniqueness of it in all parts of the world is marvelous. Let these beautiful and unique creations be a reminder of God's intimate love in a world that can be so lost and cold.


Reading: Matthew 26:1-30

In a world full of betrayal, accusation, lies, and hostility, we can hold on to the hope of God's love. We just read about the love that Jesus still pours out to His disciples, even though He knows He will be betrayed and denied. The woman who came to worship Jesus with the broken alabaster jar of perfume is criticized for her actions, as we may be in this world when we choose to sacrifice for Jesus in worship of Him. Jesus still sticks up for her though, and tells the people of this awesome thing she's done for Him. We may face times in this life where we are persecuted and criticized for our faith in Christ. We may have to face times of betrayal and hostility because we are Christians. Our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world face death for their faith, yet they hold strong to what is most important and true - the love and hope they have in Christ.
We live in a world that taunts and mocks. Though Jesus lived in that same world, He still chose to die for us. He died for His mockers, His accusers, His betrayers, and all sinners - which is all people. When you face moments of mockery, remember how Christ handled it - with love.


Reading: Exodus 1:1-3:22

Even when the world seems full of people who don't care for one another, and only about what they can gain for themselves, it's good to remember that there are people who do the right thing by God in the midst of hostility and darkness. We see many examples of this through out the first 3 chapters of Exodus. When Shiphrah and Puah are asked by the new regime in town to kill any baby boys they deliver, they listen to God instead, and spare them. Because of their good choice, Moses is born.
Pharaoh's daughter then makes the right decision in rescuing and keeping Moses around. From there, Moses grows and fights against the abuse the Egyptians were placing on his fellow Hebrew people. God later tells him that He is going to use Moses to lead his people to a better land.
Even though this land was filled with so much hostility and abuse, we see that there were good people that God used in His grand plan. We need to remember to be a contributor to the plan God has for His world, and be advocates of good.


In a fallen world, we are still surrounded by so many good things that God provides for us. We read of three examples today, but He places so many more around us. Take heart and remember that God intends good in a world full of so much darkness.

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