The Gospel of Creation

From the time the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky and all that God made. They can clearly see his his invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse  whatsoever for not knowing God.

Romans 1:20

The Milky Way, the Great Barrier Reef, the northern lights, the miracle of birth... the universe is filled with wonders that humans cannot replicate on their own, wonders that point to the existence of Someone as Creator. People disagree over who this Creator is and whether he is actively involved in the world today. Yet the intricacy, orderliness and sheer awesomeness of the natural world confirm what the human heart has felt since the dawn of time - there is more to this life than meets the eye.

What is visible proclaims the existence of something invisible. Some people have rejected this truth, but that doesn't make it any less true. Paul discussed in his letter to the Romans how people knew God was there but did not thank him or give glory to him for what he'd done. They chose instead to go their own foolish ways. The good news is that God is real. His fingerprints are everywhere and you can understand more about who he is by simply studying what he's made.

Knowing about God's character is not the same thing as knowing him. However, recognizing there is a God is the first step to seeking him. Through the wonder of creation, God has left no room for anyone's choosing to do anything less.

You can make the truth found in Romans more real to you by exploring the world around you, thereby discovering new things about God's character. Praise God for everything you learn.

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Pray and seek God in your daily life that you may be prepared for his calling for your life.  ~ MME Team

Job Description: Excellence

In all the work you are doing, work the best you can. Work as if you were doing it for the Lord, not for people. 

Colossians 3:23

          Work is a noble calling. God commends people for doing it well, and he also does work himself. When God created the world, he worked. The excellence of his work is evident in everything he made. He even took a day off to review the results of his efforts and declared them "good." God continues to work, sustaining what he created that very first week in the world history.

          Since God created you in his image, work should be a part of your life. Doing it well reflects God's creativity and character. It is easy, however, to lose your motivation when a job is difficult or you become bored with doing the same thing day after day. Paul's words to the Colossians can help you keep your work in its proper perspective. Working the best you can literally means working "out from the soul." You are not working simply to pay the bills, please your boss, or pass time of day. God sets this job in front of you. When you do your job well, God notices, even if no one else does.

         This section of Colossians was originally directed toward slaves. It encouraged them to remain positive and productive, even if they were working in bondage under a tyrant. If a slave, who could be beaten even if he did a job well, could strive for excellence by  maintaining a Colossians 3:23 perspective, certainly it is something you can do in whatever job is facing you.

          Focus on God's perspective throughout the day and image at all times that he is your boss.

          Pray to God for wisdom to acknowledge that our work is done to glorify and honor him. May you be a blessing in all the work God has planned for you. ~ MME Team