Where Were You? 

   “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?  Tell me, if you have understanding.” (Job 38: 4) 

   There are many in this world who need to understand how little there is in this world that we can fully understand.  Scientists who deny God but can’t explain how the world can exist without Him.  Professionals of all sorts who are so impressed with their own importance that they refuse to give credit to God for their intelligence and success.  Sports and entertainment figures whose ego would fill a stadium, but don’t credit God with the gifts that have made them famous.

   The question also pertains to many who want to redefine Christianity.  Those who want to allow society and popular opinion to change the word of God.  Those who would ignore over two thousand years of faith and truth in order to better “fit in” with the sinful world in which we live.  Those who want to redefine truth to suit themselves.

   Where were we when God fashioned the earth?  We weren’t there giving advice and guidance.  We didn’t create the galaxies that are ever expanding.  The world on which we live doesn’t exist because of anything we have done, but because of the love of God alone.

   Pride, ego, self-importance rules us far too often.  It is these traits that best serve Satan in his effort to steal us from the God who loves us and who gave us life.  It is these faults that we must overcome if we are to ever truly love God and live our life in His will. 

Father, all exists because of Your love.

Nothing came to be except by Your will.

Teach me humility.

Teach me Your ways.

 Amen