Is our rebellion so significant, so complete that we are even now planning the long term overthrow of God’s domain? Do we secretly harbor resentment of His Ominscient authority to the extent that we ponder, reflect and make safe harbor of those thoughts of being free to pursue the depths of heaven without the worship of its King? What manner of man is rebellious against the Father who loves him? How can a man believe to be given, protected and provided life and all things, blessed then turn his teeth toward the very hand which provided that succor? What are we as humans that we cannot simply accept the rules that God has given for they are not egregious but a requirement that we acknowledge the one right path and that we set ourselves permanently upon it in a journey to the righteous return to our Creator?

Often, in review I am thoroughly unimpressed with my own manufactured wisdom, for its structure lacks surety and the objective of its mission is typically self-focused and reliant upon want. Where do I seek to go that is beyond that place where only God may take me? What joy is there in self rule when that sovereignty would cause me to lose the greatest gift of all the love and salvation provided by a God who so desperately wants to spend an eternity with me? Do I in turn crave to spend eternity with God, or is this just an accommodation I’ve provided to earn eternal existence without going to the depths of judgment? What is it that I truly want from the Lord? Do I wish that He would give me all things and then maybe a hand of magic that I might be my own ruler in my own alternate version of the reality He crafted? How foolish are my wanderings from the Lord?

I see the predicament of the fallen. I see, smell, taste and feel the lure of sin and find it bitter. For once enjoyed and accepted it inserts a wedge between each man and his Creator. For we are no longer able to pursue that sickening sweet aroma of our wanton lusts and remain within good relationship and standing with a Holy and Righteous God who hates the creation and sin within man’s bosom.  It is just reality. It is not something difficult to understand, yet it is something very difficult to accept once we have made determination that we wish to have our lusts fulfilled regularly. This is the choice of separation from God and the provisions everlasting. For some it takes a long time to incrementally edge away from the Lord’s sovereign protection. For others their hunger is so ravenous that they immediately turn their backs on truth and the possibility of God’s pleasure. Yet for all of us it remains the greatest choice of this lifetime for it not only dictates the pathway of this lifetime but the destination and position in the next. That seems so drastic to many, that they cannot dare to believe in a God who would believe Himself the only power capable and rightful to make the rules for this life and determine eternity is a reserved position for the faithful. In there rebellion they dismiss the reality and accept the imaginary to simply press the limits of avoidance to escape the proclamation of Almighty God. Not very smart and certainly less than effective.

I pray that you find a quiet place of peace and resolve with the Lord God that you too are free from the rebellion of wanton sin. The only path to this destination is through the continued participation and relationship with His Holy Spirit in sanctification. Being with God and ending the war by being cleansed of unrighteousness is the greatest place a human may ever reside. His yoke is light, His blessings tremendous and the love He offers you will find no where else in this life and none of it in the next through separation. End the War with God today, believe upon Christ Jesus and be cleansed of sin and have the desire for it removed over time. Sponsoring, feeding or embracing your rebellious heart will mean your eternal death and separation from all that you once loved and the Almighty God who awaits us all in eternity.  In Jesus’ Name.