The Earth Is The LORD's ( Psalm 24:1-2 )

The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

Psalm 24:1-2

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The first fiver words in the first verse sum things up very well everything is God's. After all He spoke and the world came into existence. You know mankind sure has gotten bold over the years trying to think they don't need God. You can see it in so many ways. From removing prayer in school to taking the Ten Commandments out of government places. The earth is the Lord's,but man is continuing to forget it's creator. Think about recently with all the going green ads. Amazing how hard they are working to save the earth,but none of them are caring about God who created them and the place they live.

It truly saddens me to think people forget about God or just deny Him. The thing is how can they deny Him when all of creation cries out to Him praising Him, from the trees extending their branches, the waves crashing on the shores to the birds chirping. Creation knows who created it and praises Him who is worthy of all praise. What really gets to me is how some people can't make it to church on Sundays because they have something else to do. Another words they are saying they don't have time for God. They are saying they don't have time for the God who gives them life through each breathe and sent His son to die for their sins and ask for them to only believe to receive eternal life( John 3:16 ). Yet they can't give Him an hour of their time on Sunday. I don't know about you,but I love going to church not because I have to,but cause I desire to. Part of being Christian is there should be a desire to fellowship with other brothers and sisters in Christ at church. In addition church is a time to praise God and to learn. So brothers and sisters I encourage you to continue to reach out this year. God can use you, just come to Him with a humble and willing spirit.

For anyone reading this tonight who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with Him and cast all your worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He cares for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your old ways and find your identity in Jesus Christ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in the way( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead cast yourself upon His mercy (Luke 18:13 ). Remember He is waiting on you with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him ? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 ) ? I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will ever make. It is matter of life and death, life and death eternal( John 3:18 ). Don't wait, make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 ) !


God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><