July 13

Romans 1:25

"They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator - who is forever praised. Amen"

I read this verse over a few times.  It was one of those "WOW" moments.  When I read the verses that came after it I realized that what was God breathed (2 Tim. 3:16) and penned over 2000 years ago is exactly what we see unfolding in our society today and the root cause is the same.  As a society, the truth of God has been exchanged for a lie.  The Good News behind all this is also found in today's reading. "Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.  Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgements he pronounced. Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day"  (1 Chron. 16:11-12,23).  God, in His everlasting grace, love, and mercy, has given us a choice and a way out.  As badly as we have messed this up, He still loves us and through commitment to Christ there is forgiveness and healing.  It's that simple. Spread the Good News -  We can continue to believe the lie, or we can commit to Christ.  This song by the Newsboys is one of my favorites:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Tn_r-XYWw



Randi