Isaiah 44 talks about how we create gods that control our lives. They did it in the old testament times, and we do it today. We put our faith and trust in things that are not able to measure up. It may be another person, work, church, TV, or any number of things that we allow to become the focal point of our heart. But when things get tough, when the crap hits the fan, like the difficult times our nation now faces, all these other things fail. God tells us clearly: “I am GOD. I made all that is”. That is the reality we live with. God is the creator of the universe – the one and only. He alone is in control. He asks a very good question we need to consider: “Have you ever come across a God, a real God, other than me? There’s no Rock like me”. He is the only One. There is no other. Many don’t figure that out til times are tough. Then it starts to become obvious…..
That is when we cry out “Save me. You’re my god” and nothing happens. Those things we have put our trust into can’t really save us from anything. They are empty and hollow when the difficulties of life come upon us. There is no solid ground there. They flounder in the wind being tossed around. We wrestle with how to survive and have nothing to cling to. That is when the amazing love of God kicks in. Even with our mistreatment, with our utter rebellion against Him, He still loves us. He stands ready and says “Come back to me, come back. I’ve redeemed you”. That is the heart of the true God. He loves us even when we have sinned against Him. He welcomes us back even when we don’t deserve it. He is full of grace and mercy. Who is your god? Or more appropriately, what is your god? It is high time to come to the real God who loved you enough to send His only Son to the cross so you could be redeemed. The time to figure that out is now. Times are difficult yet God is waiting with open arms to bring you back. Are you running to Him?
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