DCLM Higher Everyday 26 July 2023 — It Is Foolish To Query God
DCLM Higher Everyday 26 July 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — It Is Foolish To Query God
Topic: It Is Foolish To Query God
Text: Daniel 4:34-37
35And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
36At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
37Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Key Verse: “And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou” (Daniel 4:35).
Message
David Strauss, an atheist, made this regretful statement, “My philosophy leaves me utterly forlorn! I feel like someone caught in the merciless jaws of an automatic machine, not knowing at what time, one of its great hammers may crush me!” The word “foolish” means acting without thoughtfulness while “query” means questioning someone. The above text is an account of Nebuchadnezzar’s soberness after being humiliated by God for his arrogance and God-insulting acts.
Many boys and girls today are very audacious in their acts which tend to query God’s authority and sovereignty. How do you explain youths producing or enjoying ungodly music with immoral lyrics? How about those who live recklessly killing, robbing, raping and producing videos and books that suggest that there is no God? Indeed, they try to fault the laws of God. Friend, God made you.
You cannot fight with your maker and win. Pharaoh tried it and lost. If you have gone astray in ungodliness, Nebuchadnezzar’s experience is a testimony to the fact that you are not beyond redemption. You can turn to God through Christ Jesus in true repentance now.
Quote: They try to fault the laws of God.
Challenge: Keep the Word of God.
Prayer for today: Lord Jesus, keep me from rebellion in these last days.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
