Man vs. God

Psalms 8:4 What is man that you are mindful of Him? Emerson Hall, home of Harvard's philosophy department, proudly displays the quote from Psalms 8 above. Ironically, some of the most brilliant and dogmatic atheist is the US have spewed corrupting philosophy into the minds of thousands in that very building. The department itself requested that "Man is the measure of all things" be put on the building which more accurately reflects their world- view, back when it was constructed. It is unclear whether the brick mason or the school president over-ruled that request, but Psalm 8:4 is what is displayed as a facade to a building where the question is often reversed by the lecturers inside. "Who is God that you are mindful of Him"? they ask. The irony is as thick as overcooked oatmeal. At the heart of David's psalm to God is a fragile, humble and thankful praise to a Cosmic King expressing sincere thanks for real grace. David finds it unreal that a God so good and pure would even be willing to care so much for a man like himself. It is a statement of puzzled, yet precious, faith by a man who knew his place before God and was baffled that his creator was so intimately merciful and loving. Modern man, much like the faculty teaching in Emerson Hall, seems bent on having a one hundred and eighty degree world view from King David. A view that sees us as the center of the universe and believes that God's character is up for evaluation and His words are subject to our cross examination. The irony of Harvard's Emerson Hall is truly a microcosm of our country and sin's pull at our own souls. "Be your own God" satan whispers into Eve's ear and mine and yours. The adversary knows that if he can keep us questioning God's character, position and clear revelation of Himself in His Word then all we have to look at is ourselves and other people for answers. That is exactly where He wants each of us. Trapped in our own struggle to be our own God building our identity. Christ came to remove us from this trap and to show a vibrant display of what David felt in His Heart: God's goodness and our evil insignifigance apart from Him. In Christ, God again amazes us being willing to be murdered for those who have all fallen short of the glory of God without Christ. That would be you and me. So where are you today before your maker, judge, king and savior? Questioning His authority over your finances, schedule and will? Do you really know His Word and in turn Himself? Or does your schedule of modern entertainment and stuff leave know time? I fear there are many people who are a mirror image of Emerson hall confessing with their mouths "Jesus is my Savior", but their heart's disposition on the inside is not bent to Him as King. We all need His grace daily! Repent and turn to Christ!