Scripture
Joshua 16-17, Psalms 104, Romans 1
Observation
In Romans 1 and Psalms 104 we have two different views; a world view and a godly view. In Romans 1 Paul has some pretty harsh things to say. He tells us how God has given man over to the impure desires of their heart due to the condition of our heart. He describes man’s worldly view, exchanging the worship of the Creator for the worship of the creation.
Romans 1:24-25 ESV
(24) Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves,
(25) because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.
In Psalms 104 David’s view is drastically different. His focus is on God. He tells us how God has not only created the world but provides for it. God gave man wine, and oil and food, He gave the birds of the air trees for nesting in, he gave all the creatures of the see food to collect, and He gave the lions food to eat.
Application
I must daily ask myself one question “In my life have I exchanges the worship of the creation for the worship of the creation if that be food, or job, or TV, or my computer?”
Prayer
Father God, I love You! You are the creation of the heavens and the earth. You hold every thing together. You are worthy of all of my love, praise and worship. I repent. I have put so many things before You. I have worshiped Your creation and not You. Please help me today to see Your glory in everything around me and open my eyes to Your provision and Your glory. I love You and worship You.
