January 27 | God Gives Life
“He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their habitation.” Acts 17.26

Reading: Acts 17

Paul says there is one God who made everything and has sovereign authority over heaven and earth.  He is not confined to temples, as the Greeks would localize their gods to temples and have priests that would tell you what to do and you would make sacrifices to appease the god.  So, God is God overall and is not confined to any building.  He is dependent on no one.  He owns everything and doesn’t need anything from us.  He has created man giving him life and breath and all things.  He planned the exact times when nations should emerge and decline. He also planned the specific area to be occupied by each nation. He is God, the Designer.

Prayer:  Lord, You are the great Designer.  There is no God like You.  Help me to see everyone as Your special and unique creation.  Help me to hold no prejudices against anyone.  If there are such found in me, forgive me and may I repent.