Potential - Rom. 1:21, 22

"Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn't worship him as God, or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they became utter fools instead." Rom. 1:21, 22

The verse that follows then indicates "...so God let them do whatever their shameful hearts desired." What a PERFECT description of the world today--in light of all the evidence, if we choose to reject God, he will let us; in fact, it even says that he will send a powerful delusion to help us on our way (I still don't know what to do with that one)! God blessed mankind with the ability to reason; however, it appears to be a two-edged sword. Reason also gives us the ability to try to LOGICALLY understand God, and when we can't, it allows us the ability to question, to think up foolish ideas about God and end up with a "dark and confused" mind. God gave us the potential to either be his children with all benefits attached, or utter fools. I can't imagine how much of the world looks like utter foolishness to God, and how it must break his heart.

Holy Spirit, I pray that you help me keep my faith simple. To not over-think the things of God, but to just believe, in faith, that you know what is best.

Today's reading: Rom. 1-4