There is an almighty God in the universe. This God made people, loves people, and will do anything to connect with people. He created paradise, clothed Adam and Eve, saved Noah, led Abraham, and empowered Moses to lead His people out of Egypt. He helped to establish a good and safe community of people that He would lead and protect as long as they would honor Him and trust in Him. This God has always looked after His people-- loving them, correcting them, guiding them, leading them. Do we believe in this God? Do we honor God with our time, talents, treasures, and temple?

In his book The Christian Atheist Pastor Craig Groeschel describes his former attitude towards God: “My selfish Christian Atheist view was that God existed for me, rather than I for him.  If he’d do what I thought he should, I’d trust him more.  If he’d come through for me, I’d give him more of my life.  If he made my life better and pain-free, I’d believe him more passionately.  But anytime God didn’t meet my expectations, we had a problem.  God created me in his image.  I returned the favor and created him in mine.” 

As God’s people we should establish certain attitude and habits that will be pleasing to God and give Him the glory and honor for life.  If we show God the honor that He deserves than He will lead and protect us just as He has always done with His people.  When we do not honor God we put ourselves at risk of offending the One who gave us life and breath.  Do we truly honor God?