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| Oct 17, 2008 11:44 pm |
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Brandon Bracey's Seed Devotion: Indictment Against God. |
Brandon Bracey
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Seed Devotion: Indictment Against God
Scripture NKJV Psalm 42:5, " Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance."
Before I begin I must say that what I am about to say is a true story. Last year a Nebraska legislator filed a lawsuit against God. This week it was reported that the lawsuit was thrown out because the Almighty was not properly served due to his unlisted home address. The lawsuit stated that God had made terroristic threats against the senator and his constituents in Omaha, Nebraska. It also stated that God inspired fear and caused widespread death, as well as, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the earth's inhabitants. This particular senator also has been known to skip prayers during the legislative session and often criticizes Christians.
You may be asking what was this man smoking to file a lawsuit against God? But this does not shock me. It is rather funny though. But the fact is that a lot of people indict God, but this man just happened to make his indictment public. What is an indictment? An indictment is to charge someone with a crime or accuse of wrongdoing.
God has often been charged with some of the greatest crimes in the world such as terrorism. Or even legal crimes such as abortion. God has even been accused of wrongdoing, whether intentionally or not, when it comes to prayer in public schools or having the ten commandments be seen in public.
You may find yourself in a situation right now in your life where you may believe it is all God's fault. You have never been able to forgive God ever such your child got hit by a car and died. You still blame God for allowing your family to turn their back on you. You may even blame God because you have been wounded by church folk. Now you hate God and the church.
But I am here to let you know that an indictment against God is an indictment against yourself. You indictment yourself by harboring bitterness, unforgiveness, hatred, and anger, which leads to a dark life and separation from God. It ruins your relationships and then you are fresh bait for Satan.
Whether you are a believer or not, God loves you. We were created in his image and God always has your best interests at heart. The fact is that the bible says it rains on the just and unjust. Also as long as we live on this earth, there will be trials and tribulations. There will be times of heartache and pain. But if you trust God, joy always comes in the morning. The bible says in Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in God with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. The Bible also says in Lamentations 3:22-24 that God's mercies are new every morning and Great is His faithfulness! We may not always understand everything, but God knows and is working everything out for our good! He is so faithful and if you would trust and keep your hope in him, you will raise up of your situation like an eagle.
Here are some ways below to keep your hope and trust in God:
a) Know God Is Love: God is not some evil person who counts all the things you do wrong and then goes on the warpath. God is so loving, merciful, and patient. God is love. God does chastise us when we need it, but never to destroy us. But rather God wants to make us better people so we can have the abundant life he desires for us. God is not the author of sin, Satan is.
b) Have Faith In God: The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please God. Having faith in God means that you refuse to allow Satan or the world to dictate your life. Faith shows God that you completely trust in him to restore you to peace and joy.
c) Hope In God: Hope energizes your faith. That postive expectation of good things happening in your life is like a lifeline that brings so much happiness! If you can see yourself reconciled with your family while believing for it, God can do it.
d) Worship God: To worship God is to trust God. A lukewarm worshiper will only worship God when troubles arises. But a true worshiper worships God when there is no one around and when things are going well. We worship God because he is great, holy, and majestic. When we worship him it changes the atmosphere and our issues become small in comparison to his greatness to overcome them.
e) Let Go: Let go of unforgiveness, bitterness, & hatred and cling to God. These are seeds of death. But God loves you and wants you to enjoy life. God will give you double for your trouble. But you must have the right attitude and stay faithful.
The senator did not realize that he was indicting the one who created him, thereby indicting himself. If you have charged God, think about your life and where you would be without him. Then drop the charges. Amen.
Heavenly Father,
Thank you for always having my best interests at heart. You have shown me your faithfulness time and time again. Your love is amazing. I know you are on my side and I will continue to put all my hope, faith, and trust in you in Jesus name, Amen.
If you would like to make Jesus Lord of your life please pray this prayer:
" Heavenly Father, I repent of my sins and ask you Jesus to come into my heart. Wash me clean and give me a new life. Thank you Lord for saving me, Amen." If you have just prayed this prayer congratulations! You are now saved and apart of the Family of God! The next step is to get into a good bible based church where the Word of God is proclaimed! Please email me at : brandon_bracey00@yahoo.com so I can assist you in your new beginning!
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