So what is our excuse for not giving glory to the one true God. The answer is found in the book of Romans in the bible…
Rom 1:18-21 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven upon all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. (19) Because that which is known of God is revealed among them, for God has shown it to them. (20) For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things made, both His eternal power and Divinity, so that they are without excuse. (21) Because, having known God, they did not glorify Him as God, or give thanks, but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.
When I walk outside and look at the earth and how nature continues to run like clockwork, season after season, year after year, day after day, I don’t see an accident that came out of a “big bang” out of nowhere. I see purposeful planning, careful concern for life from a creator. The glory of God is revealed in nature, our bodies. Even for those that don’t believe or never even hear the gospel will be without excuse; because everything that we see and know and feel tells us there is a God.
Are you suppressing the truth? Do you believe there is a God, but because you love this world and your life so much, you decide to push the truth aside and try to forget about the wrath of God. That day is coming soon upon this earth and you won’t be able to plead not guilty; no excuses will be accepted…
Look behind you; take a look at the path you’ve been walking along for so many years. Do you think this path will lead you to the narrow gate, sinner? Think deeply and seriously about your life; what do you think about it? Don’t answer till tonight, while you are lying awake in bed; talk to your own heart while you lie there, and be honest with yourself about your life’s direction. So much life is before you, and there is light shining to show you the way. What a shame it would be to let your own selfish silliness fill your life until you die…
Wake up, untroubled sinners, wake up and rise from the dead–and Christ will give you light. Don’t be satisfied with either sin or righteousness while you lack Jesus Christ. Beg God for light enough to see your own condition. Light is in the Word of God, for it reveals God’s righteousness–so beg for enough light to see. It is a righteousness that Christ completes, God accepts, and it is the only thing that can save the soul from the blow of eternal justice…*
*The Riches of Bunyan by John Bunyan-updated in today’s language by Ellyn Sanna
