As I read Romans 1, I found the following passage underlined in my Bible, Romans 1:20,
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.”
Next to it in the margin I had a note that read “No excuses for not seeing God”. This reminded me of a passage by our pastor. He was trying to tell us that no one had an excuse to say that they did not see or have the opportunity to know God. God has revealed himself thorough nature and creation. No one has an excuse to say they did not know God existed. Just look around. I am thankful that my eyes were opened to see God and who he is.
But now that I can see, I have an obligation. An obligation to do what is right. In Romans 2:5-8, we learn of the judgment that will come upon all of us. If we proclaim to follow Jesus and our actions do not meet our words, then we will be harshly judged. God knows our hearts and we know right from wrong. We know what we need to do and when we fail, God knows–we cannot hide from Him. Stop and take a look in the mirror, a really hard look at yourself. Where is your heart? What does God see? What do others see? Do they see Jesus in you or are they confused by how you say one thing and do another?
