Set in Motion

A woman I was talking with told me she was alright with a god of fire and brimstone, but not a softer god. That was and actually still is really interesting to me, because most people prefer a “soft” or push over type of god. One that doesn’t demand anything of them.That maybe doesn’t even mind their sin. Nonetheless, the One True God is the same from the beginning of time and forevermore. There are definitely many accounts of God’s discipline in history (fire and brimstone), but there are also many accounts of His loving mercy. The miracles of ancient times show how mighty and powerful God was and still is today. Those who set their eyes on Him and have what Jesus described as “eyes to see” will indeed see miracles happen. One of the last conversations I had with this woman was about the existence of God. I asked her how anyone could not believe in Him when looking at the location of our planet to the sun. It’s precise placement prevents us from burning up or freezing. It’s a perfect design by a creator, and there is no real probability that it was set by chance. We are at the specific place God created life to exist. He is the One who has set all the planets and life in motion.

I like to remind myself of this whenever the actions of this world and the evil that abounds attempts to steal my hope. He made everything and everything is in His control. He is the King. Why would I not trust the God who made it all? Why would I think I need to carry the weights of this world on my shoulders? I’m under his powerful headship. Evil may be having it’s time in the spotlight, but it’s a false appearance of victory. There will come a time when all that is evil will be stopped. This time now that we wait is for all human sake. This is the time we choose. Like Noah and Elijah obeying God. Like Joshua who took his stand. Or the millions around the world today who choose and face brutal persecution or death. Who would choose this path? I mean it’s narrow and has persecution. Well, those of us who know the King and have made Him Lord of our lives choose it. He has shown himself to us and it’s clear that it’s the way. Since the beginning His way was best when Adam and Eve messed it up. His way was best all through the Old Testament. As well as through new testament centuries and still today in the 21st century. Trust Him. He is the Way. He is the one who set our very earth and your life in motion.