"Good Produce"

"Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us." (Psalms 67:6) This might be a small Psalm, but it seems to open up some really good lines of communication between us and God; at least that's how I see it. It is sad to see the way some people view God's word, as to how direct and personal His word is meant to be in our lives. It is also quite a disappointment to see how some very powerful men of God are evolving into something outside of God's word, just because they might think that it is popular with the masses. The most interesting part of this verse is the part that says, "even our own God", as if there might be more than one, but there is no other God; except that which we ourselves produce in our own mind and heart, and then it becomes an idol meant to filter out some of God's light, just so we can have a little darkness. That is not the way it works! That might be the way some people might want it, but God does not change just because we want Him to, or try and filter out some of His holiness. Our God is a Holy God that does not change; and the only way we are going to receive His blessing, is if we are pursuing to be holy, as He is Holy. We know that we can't actually achieve holiness; but the great news is, that God knows it too! But that does not mean we can ignore the fact that He calls us to be holy, as He is Holy; besides, He has made a way for us to be considered Holy! That's what it means to be justified: "Just as if I had never sinned!" Now that's what "even our own God" actually means, because He is my God! He has made me Holy; something that I could never do on my own, He has done that for me! Now consider what that means when it comes to the Light of God, the Light that dwells in us. What light are we filtering? We are surely not changing God; God does not change... "But God shows His anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because He made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities - His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. 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. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles. So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other's bodies. They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator Himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen." (Romans 1:18-25) NLT