In addition to the snow we still have on the ground, we gained a hoary frost from heavy fog in the wee hours this morning! Father, Your handiwork simply cannot be matched! All praise to our Creator God!
John 1:2-3 (<<click here to read the passage)
This is an oldie but a goodie!
God was once approached by a scientist who said, “Listen, God, we’ve decided we don’t need you anymore. These days we can clone people, transplant organs, and do all sorts of things that used to be considered miraculous.”
God replied, “Don’t need me huh? How about we put your theory to the test. Why don’t we have a competition to see who can make a human being.”
The scientist agrees, so God declares they should do it as he did in the good old days when he created Adam.
“Fine,” says the scientist as he bends down to scoop up a handful of dirt.
“Whoa!” says God, shaking his head in disapproval. “Not so fast. You get your own dirt.”
Now I have the utmost of regard for scientists and so much of what their God-given talent and ability have brought into the world, however, that joke can give you a bit of a chuckle.
But the mentality at which it pokes fun is not just made up to bring a smile to our face. It most certainly exists. And it applies to a great cross-section of humanity…not just scientists. It has been around from pretty much the very beginning, but it seems to be a big part of the modern mindset.
We don’t need God. That kind of stuff is just a crutch. We can do whatever we want when we want! Humanity has accomplished all kinds of things. We can take care of ourselves! …sound familiar?
My study Bible* provides a very pointed statement.
When God created, he made something from nothing. Because we are created beings, we have no basis for pride. Remember that you exist only because God made you, and you have special gifts only because God gave them to you. With God you are something valuable and unique; apart from God you are nothing, and if you try to live without him, you will be abandoning the purpose for which you were made.
Seeking that “purpose” is what drives us. Many may not attribute any of it to God, but He is most definitely at the core of it all. Unfortunately for many, that acknowledgment will not come until we stand face-to-face with our Creator on that great and mighty Day of Judgement.
Lord Jesus, we might just need to take a hard look at ourselves. Our world breeds self-sustainability. We give ourselves credit far too often when we should give credit to where credit is due. You are the Creator, and we are Your creation.
He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God. All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him not even one thing was made that has come into being. John 1:2-3 AMP
*Life Application Study Bible New Living Translation
Feb 4th, 2021, Thurs, 7:26 pm
