The newspaper said it was an “act of God.” And they didn’t mean a miracle.
A major storm blew through the area, and the falling debris from trees damaged someone’s car. The car owner’s insurance company refused to pay for repair costs because it was considered an “act of God.”
How strange, and convenient for insurance companies, when men deny the existence of God in one breath, and point fingers of blame at Him when bad things occur.
Am I guilty of that mentality?
Blaming bad things on an “act of God” and ignoring Him when my life runs smoothly?
What is an “ACT OF GOD?” Supernatural, unexplained, an insurance clause?
Was it not an Act of God that redeemed my soul?
Aren’t mankind and nature a wondrous Act of God?
How many countless, merciful Acts of God occur throughout my life—many times without my knowledge—to spare me from calamity, or the consequences of my own sin?
Some days, I choose to ignore the collateral damage of this fallen world, and praise God for His blessed acts.
I breathe in the scent of fresh-cut grass, and sweet Jasmine growing on the vine. Listen to the melody of birdsong, and watch them nourish themselves at my feeder.
“God’s in his heaven, and all’s well with the world.”
But if I only praise God when
My world feels good.
My health is better.
My bank account is in the black.
The sun is shining.
Then I’m a fair-weather friend. I’m only in relationship with God for the good things He gives me, rather than for Him alone.
And if that’s true, then I’m no different than the birds. They don’t come for me; they come for the seeds I provide.
God help me.
I don’t want to be like the multitude of people who followed Jesus because they were hungry and knew he could miraculously feed the masses with five barley loaves and two fish.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate of the loaves, and were filled. (John 6: 26)
I don’t want to be like insurance companies, eager to blame God for damages, and never giving Him the glory for His awesome deeds.
Instead, “I will sing to Him, sing praises to Him; Speak of all His wonders.” (Psalm 105:2)
Even In This 