Scripture: 2nd Corinthians 4:4
In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Thought for the Day: For Paul, what is the god of the world. In so many other passage, Paul makes it clear that there is only one God, the God revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Paul saw so many troubling and unhealthy things as he traveled between churches, and though I can’t say for sure, I believe he was referring to the spirits of exclusion, the idol of hate, the icon of arrogance and the deity of selfishness. He not only was concerned about those outside the church, but those inside the church who claimed to follow Jesus. Their words might sound all well and good, but their behavior had them bowing down to a god that could not be aligned with Jesus. There is not one of us who hasn’t at one time or another followed this worldly god, but this is where the church must continue to challenge the members of its body – to live again as Jesus taught.
Prayer: In your grace, O Lord of Heaven and Earth, invite me to confess my failures, to seek the way of repentance, to allow your forgiveness to heal me, and to once again follow in your ways. I humbly make this request in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Collecting The Next
Two Sundays
