March 13, 2013 Credit God

Read Psalms 104 Credit God Psalm 104:2 He wraps himself in light as with a garment; WHEN YOU say “Mother Nature”, you are saying a hateful thing to the Lord. I know. That’s a strong statement. Sometimes you and I need strong statements to break us out of God-dishonoring habits. Here’s why that statement is true. In Exodus 20:3, God commands, “You shall have no other gods before me.” The term “Mother Nature” is a phrase that says, “Nature is in control of itself. It is its own force and does what it does at its own whim.” The phrase makes God’s creation a god above him. Psalm 104, in contrasts, declares God’s sovereignty over nature. “He wraps himself in light.” tells you that God opens the reality of His existence for all to see. Look in the heavens, look on the land, look in the seas, and you will see God. The stars, the rain, the clouds, the lion, the leviathan (great big animal – maybe a whale) act on God’s command. This is just one scripture that declares God’s sovereign authority. Why is it so difficult in our culture to credit God for nature’s changing and marvelous power? Sadly, this is another way we deny God’s control over our own lives. When we say such phrases as “Mother Nature” “luck” and “chance”, we are essentially saying to God, “You’re not there. You don’t matter. Other forces cause things to happen. You’re simply a bystander.” With that attitude, we keep God on the sidelines. We even keep him out of our homes, and we certainly keep God out of our hearts. Is nature a mother? No, it is not. God is the Father—always and in all ways. The Father, who loves you, formed you and saved you, wraps himself in light to brilliantly display himself to you. Open your mouth and speak His power. After all, God is above all things. It’s True! God reigns.