The Savior to be Worshiped

When you recognize God as Creator, you will admire Him. When you recognize His wisdom, you will learn from Him. When you discover His strength, you will rely on Him. But only when He saves you will you worship Him.

It's a "before and after" scenario. Before your rescue, you could easily keep God at a distance. Comfortably dismissed. Neatly shelved. Sure He was important, but so was your career. Your status. Your salary. He was high on your priority list, but He shared the spot with others.

Then came the storm. . . the rage. . .the fight. . . the ripped moorings. . . the starless night. Despair fell like a fog; your bearings were gone. In your heart, you knew there was no exit.

Turn to your career for help? Only if you want to hide from the storm. . . not escape it. Lean on your status for strength? A storm isn't impressed with your title. Rely on your salary for rescue? many try. . . genuinely ask. . . He will come.

And from that moment on, He is not just a deity to admire, a teacher to observe, or a master to obey. He is the Savior. The Savior to be worshiped. . .

-From In the Eye of the Storm by Max Lucado; part of The Inspirational Study Bible: New Century Version by Max Lucado

Name your current hardships and trials. What lessons could you learn from them? How could God use these circumstances to draw you closer to Him? Make the most of your trials. Let them be opportunities for increased spiritual growth and faith.

God is our strength and salvation

But the Lord saved them for His own sake, to show His great power. Psalm 106:8

I look up to the hills, but where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

It was foolish to worship idols on the hills and on the mountains. Surely the salvation of Israel comes from the Lord our God. Jeremiah 3:23

"But for you who honor me, goodness will shine on you like the sun, with healing in its rays. You will jump around, like well-fed calves." Malachi 4:2

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