Dishonoring God

Recently I watched The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. It’s a movie about a group of British retirees who move to India and live in a dilapidated hotel. One of the characters, Jean, is a social-climber who constantly criticizes everything around her. Her negativity, which is mostly directed at her loyal husband, makes him appear weak and emasculated.

Over and over, God has promised that He will be by our side:
“I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.” (Matt.28:20 MSG)
 “I’ll be with you. I won’t give up on you; I won’t leave you. Strength! Courage! --Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take.” (Joshua 1:1-9 MSG)

Just like a loyal spouse, God is always by our side taking care of us. When we succumb to worry, fear, negativity, resentment, or bitterness—we are, in essence, presuming that the one who is taking care of us is incapable, feeble, and wimpy. This attitude is incredibly dishonoring to God.

We can honor God by placing our full confidence in Him. When we believe that He is all-powerful, assert that He is all-knowing, and admit that He loves us passionately—then nothing fazes us.

I’m reminded again of the song lyrics I heard a few days ago:
I know who goes before me
I know who stands behind
The God of Angel Armies
Is always by my side (by Chris Tomlin)