I Kings 20
23 Meanwhile, the officials of the king of Aram advised him, "Their gods are gods of the hills. That is why they were too strong for us. But if we fight them on the plains, surely we will be stronger than they...
28 The man of God came up and told the king of Israel, "This is what the LORD says: 'Because the Arameans think the LORD is a god of the hills and not a god of the valleys, I will deliver this vast army into your hands, and you will know that I am the LORD.' "
As I read this passage, I wondered if I was guilty of making the same false assumptions about God. Do I trust God's power in every situation? Do I trust God's power to transform every type of person? Do I trust that he can really transform me into the likeness of Christ? Unfortunately I can't answer these questions the way I would like to. I know that in my head that God is the Lord of all creation, but I don't live like He is. Lately, my vision for my own life as well as my vision for others is escaping depravity. That's not good enough. God promises that we will be transformed into the likeness of Christ. That's what I should be striving for. That's what I should be calling others to.
1 comment:
Drew,
Dude, you are not alone on this one. I look around at the world and how things are going, and I get to doubting. But then I think, this can be changed. God can do anything. I know we see that phrase in Philippians used alot on how all things can be accomplished through Christ who strengthens us, but it really is true. I know that I am not here where I am today by my own power, (however I think I used to). I know that it is through God's power. I am glad you commented on these thoughts today, because I needed a little extra nudge to get my focus back on track, and that is with God, and he is in control. That might not be exactly what you were meaning, but that is how it hit me.Thanks Drew
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