March 1, 2013 Love Him

Read Psalms 74-75 Love Him Ps 74:10 How long will the enemy mock you, O God? Will the foe revile your name forever? THERE HAD been many, many years when God was neglected and ignored in Israel. Within the hearts and minds of God’s own people there lived a desire for false gods that lead to wicked acts. People ignored God’s ways. Eventually God would come to his people, and he would, in effect, answer the psalmist’s question and say, “Enough! No more!” His judgment would be extremely hard on his people. Then they would return to him—for a time. And eventually, they would turn away, mocking God’s truth again. Ugh. Does any of this sound familiar? Today, God is gone from our neighborhoods. He’s absent from our homes, and he’s been chased from the cities and farms. Everywhere you turn people mock him. They say such awful things as: “I got enough of God when I was in a Catholic school.” Or “I believe in God in my way.” Or “I really don’t like church—too many rules.” Or “Don’t you dare mention Jesus’ name when you pray in public.” Or “We need to tolerate those who do wrong.” Well, you don’t have enough time to read all the ways people mock God. I just want you to pay attention to what you are saying—and doing—and living. Please be careful. Please honor him with your words and your ways and your worship. God sent his Son to die for you. Oh my. Can he love us so much? Can you love him back? It’s True! Neglect the Lord, and he will judge you. Love Him, and he will honor you with his presence.