“Ever since the creation of the world God’s eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been seen and understood through the things God has made. So they are without excuse” Romans 1:20 NRSVUE
In this verse from Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, he writes about God’s power and divine nature. He says that God, himself, itself, or the Holy Triune God, is invisible to us. However, we see evidence of God all around us. We see God’s power in creation. We see God’s power in beauty. We see God’s power in love. We see God’s power when we witness someone helping another person. God holds all power and authority. This Sunday, I am starting a new sermon series entitled “Authority.” I will be preaching about the Authorities in our lives. Of course, I will be starting with the ultimate authority: God. God seems to be the only “authority” I don’t have a problem with. What I mean by that is that I have always been a rebel. I don’t like being told what to do. Back in my teen years, there were times when I would do the opposite of what I was told out of spite. The feeling is not as bad now that I am older, but it is still there. I tend to think, “who are you to tell me what to do? You’re just a human like me!” However, with God, I do what He says… or I try my best to do so. That is because I have a relationship with God, and I know of His authority. I know what his authority is… It is love. God who is the maker and controller of an ever-expanding universe, is also the authority our lives! Come to Cornerstone Church this Sunday, and we’ll find out more about God’s authority!
May God bless you and keep you!