Bible Reading: Genesis 1-2; Matthew 1
Memory verse: “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 (KJV)
Behind everything in the world today exist a source or creator. God Almighty created heaven and earth and everything. His creation declare His glory. The creation of all these things demonstrates His glory, His love, grace, mercy, wisdom, power and goodness.
Man is the high point of God’s creation; He created man to share all that He has with him. Even handing the earth to him for keeps. All He wants from man is exclusive devotion to Him. And this has not changed. God still looks for those who worship Him wholeheartedly in spirit and in truth. But the crave and lust for the things created for our own use has taken away the hearts of many from God.
Man has instead exchanged the worship meant for God to the things created by Him. Romans 1:25 (NKJV) tells us, “who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.” This is the reason why the earth is the way it is today. We have relegated God to the background and are now majoring on the minor things of life.
As you begin Year 2023, always remember there is a God who was before creation. Let Him be your priority in everything you do or think. As you begin to live the God-first lifestyle, you bring Him pleasure making His glory reflect on you.
Happy New Year!
Action point: In every area where you have relegated God whether in business, career, etc, examine yourself and make conscious effort to renew your relationship with Him in such areas.
Bro. Worthmore Aghanenu