Reflection
It can be challenging to think of entire nations as
belonging to God. Humans have been fighting for centuries to have dominion over
territories, and yet it is God who created the earth and everything on it. It
is God that owns everything in the end. We humans are simply
called to well-steward His creation during the time we are allotted. We also
think of ourselves as belonging to a certain nation, and there may even be
certain nations that for whatever reason we feel like we dislike. But our
perspective is challenged when we acknowledge that God is the Lord and Master
of all nations.
He is the Creator and the final say. God is reminding us
today that one day, regardless of race, ethnicity or geographical boundary,
everyone is going to worship the One, true God. So honor God today by being
gracious in your thoughts and in your words, remembering that we will all one
day bow to the same Lord as King.
Prayer
King Jesus, thank You for creating and caring
for every nation and every person who is part of every nation. You are the
ruler of all and we pray that our nation will help to heal and not destroy
others as part of Your inclusive Kingdom. Help us
today, Lord, to bring glory to Your Name; to have Your eyes of mercy and a
heart of love even when it is difficult to do so. It is in Your
good and holy Name we pray, Amen.
“All the nations You have made will
come and worship before You, Lord; they will bring glory to Your
Name” -Psalm
86:9.
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