I heard the term, Act of God, quite a bit this past
week. It was used in the media to
explain hurricane damage, floods and earthquakes. I even heard it used to describe a crane
being bent in half by the wind and dangling 750 feet (228 meters) in the
air.
Two things went through my mind while watching these broadcasts. One, I did not know so many people in the
media believed in God. Two, why does God
not get recognized for all the good things He does?
I know that an “act of God” is legalese for any act which is
outside human control and therefore not the responsibility of any individual or
corporation.
I also know it is always defined as a bad thing, like a
tornado!
God gets a bad rap!
I want to see God’s children redefine an act of God. Let’s take this phrase and turn it on its ear
because when I wake up each morning, I consider that an act of God!
“I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained
me.” Psalm 3:5
I look out my window, see the sunshine and the rain, the
snow and the stars at night, and I see an act of God.
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1
“In his hand are the deep places of the earth, and the
mountain peaks are his. The sea is his. He made it, and his hands formed the
dry land.” Psalm 95:4-5
We take the good things for granted and blame God for the
bad. God did not create the chaos we see
around us. He provided a way out. (John 3:16)
We blame God for death, mayhem and destruction. How often do we thank Him for our very life?
The next time you walk outside; why not stop for a moment
and thank God for His mighty act of creation.
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