ODJ: revealed
June 10, 2011
Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (v.31).
READ: 1 Corinthians 10:1-14
My list of projects to accomplish this weekend is somewhere near the level of insanity. As a teacher, I thrive on learning new things and finding innovative ways to communicate ideas to my students. So I have this nasty habit of creating projects for myself. Most times, I live somewhere on the continuum between order and chaos. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always match the length of my “to do” list. When I put God at the center of everything, however, each task becomes simpler.
In 1 Corinthians 10, Paul contrasts God’s faithfulness with the Israelites’ unfaithfulness. By doing so, he highlights that our beliefs are not revealed in our words, but in our choices. Though they had tasted of God’s goodness (vv.3-4), the Israelites struggled to hold fast to the conviction that if God had provided for them before, He was capable of providing for them again. Instead, they presumed on God’s grace and didn’t follow Him with all their hearts.
The Israelites’ spiritual adultery didn’t begin with offerings to a foreign god. It began with a lack of faith. In our frail humanity, we run the risk of not faithfully following God, so we’re cautioned, “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall” (v.12).
When times are uncertain and life is demanding, we can run to the shelter of self and allow fear to drive our decisions. Or we can place our decisions—and thus our lives—before God’s throne. When we see every part of life as an act of worship to Him, then all that encompasses our lives becomes an opportunity for the greatness of God to be made manifest. It allows His glory to be revealed. —Regina Franklin
In what area of your life do you lack faith in God and His provision? What does it mean to prioritize your commitments according to God’s perspective?
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