The Syrians engaged in the nonsense of limiting the Lord to certain geographical areas because they had an improper perception of the sovereignty of God. Now what's our excuse? Before pleading not guilty, let's think about some things:
In the assembly worshippers pray, study, sing praises, etc. and it appears as if God is the undisputed Lord of their lives. But when they get back home, go to their jobs or pursue entertainment, suddenly God is shoved into the background. Is He the God of all your activities, or is He God at the church building only?
If one were to visit the sober atmosphere of hospitals and funeral homes, he might be convinced by the way people talked that many are truly the dedicated servants of God. But when trouble or sorrow are replaced by happier times, are these folks still interested in God? Is He the Lord of good times as well as bad?
Some Christians who seldom miss attending services when home, don't think twice about forsaking the assembly on a vacation or trip out of town. It makes one wonder, is God just a hometown God who has no authority when you're away from the local church? Are we guilty of thinking of Him as being worthy of worship only when it fits our schedule--a God of convenience only?
Does your concept of God differ drastically from the Syrians who falsely thought His power over them was a limited thing? In your life, if Jehovah is going to be your God at all, He will have to be God of all. Think about it! - Pat Jones
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