Week49: December 4, 2016

Topic: Remember Your Creator…..Part 1

Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 12: 1-8

Introduction

It is the duty of every creation of the Lord to remember their Creator, most especially we human being that are created in His image.

Most people believe that there is a Creator that created them, but they neither remember nor appreciate Him. Everyone is pursuing their own interest; they are concern about their survival and how to realize basic necessity of life (food, clothing and shelter). They are so engrossed to the extent that they neither have time for their Creator nor remember Him.

Presently, the primary concern of human being is how to be successful in life and become important personality in their community. They focus on the vanities of this world while neglecting and forgetting their Creator. Such people that forget the Lord God who created them are like a river that forgets its source which will eventually dry up.

The Bible stated that we must remember now our Creator in the days of our youth, before difficult days come, and the years draw near when we will say “I have no pleasure in them” Ecclesiastes 12: 1. The youth must not say it is when I am old that I will remember my Creator because no one knows tomorrow. The aged people must start to remember their Creator right now before death comes, so that God can overlook their mistakes of the past and accept them into Glorious Home when they sleep.   

If you remember God your Creator, you are not doing Him any favour, but you are committing Him to save you, preserve your life and provide for your needs. Whereas those who forget the Lord are doing themselves a great disservice and such people are the architect of their troubles/problems.

Whoever forgets his/her Creator has created an opportunity for the Devil to afflict him/her. Such people cannot inherit the kingdom of God unless they repent and remember their Creator. You have to remember God by doing His will and commandments, so that you will derive great benefits plus the fulfillment of His promises in your life.

Remember The Lord God Your Creator

You need to remember the Lord God Your Creator so that you will be successful and live a fulfilled live. Also at the end of your journey in this world you will be accommodated in His glorious kingdom.

The Holy One of Israel: The Creator that I ask you to remember is not a contrary god, or domestic/lesser god. He is the Alpha and the Omega because our journey started from Him and it will end with Him. The Bible refer to Him as the “Holy One and the Creator of Israel our King” Isaiah 43:15.

The Creator of the Universe: Remember Your Creator who is:

· Omnipotent: He is very powerful and all power belongs to Him.

· Omnipresent: He is present everywhere under the sky at same time.

· Omniscient: He knew and understands everything. It is written that “Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He never grows weak or weary. He understanding is unsearchable Isaiah 40: 28.

The God that created the rich and the poor: It is the Lord God Your Creator that created everything both living things and non living things on earth and in heaven. He created both genders male and female. He created the poor and the rich. In addition, He created people with different shades of skin Proverbs 22: 2.

The Bible testifies that the name of our Creator is the Lord of Hosts and He is the One that created the solar system, universe and the heavens Jeremiah 10:16, 51: 19.

God rules forever: Our Creator sits enthroned forever because there is no one like Him. His fame will continue for all the time to come and the remembrance of His Holy name shall be through all generations Psalm 102:12.

God is beneficial to all: People of the Lord, what are we going to render to the Lord for all His benefits towards us. Let us remember to obey Him and keep His statutes for all this goodness and kindness to us so as not to be ingrates Psalm 116: 12.

God will not condone rivalry: Do not be an ingrate like the gentiles who forget God their Creator and serve the idols/contrary spirits in order to provoke Him. Therefore, do not learn their ways, but always remember Your Creator and do His will Jeremiah 10:2.

Do not forget Your Creator that has been merciful to you and deliver you from your troubles/enemies. Show appreciation to your Creator and do not be among the ingrates who forget their Creator that satisfy them with goodness and rescue them from bondage Psalm 106:21.

God must not be neglected: Do not fail to remember the Rock of Ages who gave birth to you. Do not neglect or abandon Your Lord God Creator who fathered you during your existence so that it shall be well with you Deuteronomy 32: 18.

Foolish People Deny the Existence of God

Some people did not believe in the existence of the Lord God Our Creator. When an incident or accident happened, they usually say, it is Mother Nature that is at work. Most of them will even say, it is coincidental instead of acknowledging the existence of God.

Many scientists agreed that it is particle/atom/matter that collided/exploded and created human beings. This Big Bang theory is being taught at schools. I want such scientists to know that they are fools. Satan has beclouded their minds and the Scripture was fulfilled in their lives “for wisdom of this world is foolishness to God….” 1 Corinthians 3: 19. All their smartness and intelligence is foolishness to God because He traps the wise and the scientists in the snare of their own cleverness.

The fools say there is no God: Every soul that denies the existences of the Almighty God Our Creator is a fool. Such people are losers because they will lose in this world and the world to come. It is either they acknowledge the existence of God and remember Him in order to be a victor or deny His existence and forget about Him to become losers. The choice is theirs to make. It is written that “the fool has said in his heart, there is no God….” Psalm 14: 1, 53:1.

Conditions That Can Make You to Forget Your Creator

There are several conditions/situations that can make you to forget Your Creator, so beware.

Rich and comfortable: When you are rich and comfortable, be vigilant so that Satan will not use your wealth to make you to forget Your Creator. Be advised, there is risk associated with comfortable period.

When you realize your ambition, do not allow it to get into your head and make you to fail to remember Your Creator that has been merciful to you Deuteronomy 8: 13-14.

Excessive goodness: Do not forget Your Creator when you are financially buoyant and when you are satisfied with good things of life. Do not allow arrogance and pomposity make you to fail to remember Your Creator Hosea 13:6.

Free of problems: When God your Creator resolve your problems and your life is free of worries, do not forget Your Creator who gives you strength and hope in your darkest hours through the inspirational songs of rejoicing Job 35:10.

Success: When you are successful in all your undertakings give glory to God and do not forget your Creator. Do not arrogate your success to your might or power by saying in your heart  “My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth”, but remember Your Creator who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers Deuteronomy 8: 17-18.

Collection of bribes, usury and extortion: Do not give or receive bribe. Abstain from shedding blood and usury. Depart from extortion and other vices else you will forget Your Creator and endanger your life Ezekiel 22:12.