Today’s reading cracked me up. Neil’s understatement on why man (had he written it recently, I’m sure he would have used gender-inclusive language) wouldn’t be good at being God: He lacks the necessary attributes to determine his own destiny.
It’s such a contrast when we put it into perspective… I’m reminded of the words of one of my favorite worship songs:
We are a moment, You are forever
Lord of the ages, God before time
We are a vapor, You are eternal
Love everlasting reigning on high
We are the broken, You are the healer
Jesus Redeemer, mighty to save
You are the love song we’ll sing forever
Bowing before you, blessing your name
Holy, holy, Lord God almighty
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Highest praises, honor and glory
Be unto your name, be unto your name
(Be Unto Your Name – from the CD Revival in Belfast)
In the universe, there’s good – God – and there’s evil – Satan – and we’re caught in between, made of mortal stuff, choosing whom we will serve.
That’s the big picture. And it comes to bear in the little, everyday stuff – every willful, selfish choice I make relates to the struggle of good vs. evil. Maybe I’m not trying to rule the world, just my little corner of it, but what I need to practice is turning over that job to the One whose resume says He can handle it.
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