August 13, 2023: Psalm 139:13 - Each One of Us is Created by God
“For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb.” - Psalm 139:13
Every single person ever conceived was created by God and in His image:
“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.’” (Genesis 1:26-28)
He put us together, designing us with complexity so intricate that we are just now beginning to understand its depth. He designed the woman to fit perfectly with the man and to become one flesh together as husband and wife and with the ability to conceive new life, new life that begins in the womb at the time of conception.
Each of us has a purpose in life and to bring glory and praise to Almighty God. God even called Jeremiah to be a prophet before he was born:
“Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying: ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you [set you apart]; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.’” (Jeremiah 1:4-5)
These are the facts, but the god of this world, the false god, Satan, the father of lies and deception, wants us to believe otherwise. By wrapping this glorious truth of God in dark veils of lies and deception, Satan has deceived billions of people since the beginning of time, starting with the fall of Adam and Eve, causing them to believe that they don’t have to listen to God and obey His commands and that they can be “like God.” (Genesis 3:5)
Satan whispered lies into the ears of Charles Darwin and others who theorized that man was not created by God but evolved from lower species over millions of years. By doing so, he removed any accountability that man has for his actions. After all, if we are not created by God with a purpose for our life, both in our life here on earth but also in our eternal life after death, then aren’t we just acting on our instincts, just as any other animal does? Are we not still seeing these same lies and deception today in our modern world? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” and look at where it has gotten us: in a massive state of confusion and spiritual darkness.
The truth of God has been replaced by “your truth” and “my truth.” Unlike the truth of God, which is unchanging, “truth” is now defined by society and has become like a revolving door that spins as societal pressure is put upon it. When the door is in the open position, society decides to change the “truth” into lies and lies into “truth,” thus leaving the inhabitants of that society spinning round and round, lost in their constantly changing “truth,” having no solid ground on which to base their decisions. This is exactly what Satan does to deceive people, people who want to do what they want to do, who are in rebellion against God, and because they have rejected the truth:
“You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do, He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it. But because I tell you the truth, you do not believe Me. Which of you convicts Me of sin? And if I tell the truth, why do you not believe Me? He who is of God hears God’s words; therefore you do not hear, because you are not of God.” (Jesus Christ; John 8:44-47)
Our society in America and in the world is in turmoil, and it looks exactly as God said it would when we “suppress the truth in unrighteousness:”
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, because although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man - and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things. Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.” (Romans 1:18-25)
In American society today, many people believe that the right to murder an unborn child in the womb is a woman’s right or choice, including in many professing “churches.” (See: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/meet-the-religious-groups-fighting-to-save-abortion-access). I believe Jesus would call these “churches” synagogues of Satan. We also have many people even saying that the unborn child is not human. If it is not human, then what is it? Is it a dog, an elephant, a lion, …? For anyone who says an unborn child in the womb is not human clearly is someone who has become futile in their thoughts and their foolish heart has been darkened. But this is how Satan operates by changing the truth into lies so that he can deceive people. Just as he did in the garden of Eden when he told Eve she surely would not die if she ate the fruit that God had forbade her and Adam from eating and also telling her that she would be like God, Satan whispers sweet-sounding lies into our heads in order to deceive us and turn us or keep us from God. We don’t call adultery for what it is - cheating on one’s spouse - but we call it an “affair.” We don’t call abortion for what it is - murder of an innocent child in the womb - we call it a “woman’s right” and a “choice.” I even watched a reel on Instagram recently where a young woman said she would feel “empowered” to have an abortion, to have the baby “evacuated” from her body. (See: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvvJ0EZNJZ7/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) I pray for her and all who believe the same lie, for the only one empowered by an abortion is Satan, and everyone listening to him is being deceived, to their own eternal peril.
Is it any wonder after the Supreme Court overruled the Roe v. Wade 1973 decision on June 24, 2022 that on February 1, 2023 it was announced, “the Satanic Temple will soon launch its first reproductive health clinic in New Mexico, which will provide free ‘religious medication abortion care,’” and “The organization also has something it calls a ‘Satanic abortion ritual,’ which includes the process of a person reminding themselves that their body is inviolate, undergoing the abortion, and then reciting a personal affirmation.” Further, “…claiming that its abortion ritual is exempt from restrictions and bans because the procedure is an essential part of religious practice.” (See: https://www.livenowfox.com/news/satanic-temple-telehealth-abortion-care-pills-new-mexico). Abortion does empower Satan because it supports exactly what he seeks to do: steal, kill, and destroy. Just as Satan tempted Eve in the garden by causing her to doubt God’s word and telling her she would be empowered, that she could be like God, so now is he telling women to doubt God’s word and that they can be empowered if they murder their children in the womb. When we are in rebellion against God, we are willing to listen to the lies of the devil and ignore the truth of God. When we do that, we submit to the one who only seeks to steal, kill, and destroy instead of turning to the only One who can give us life:
“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (Jesus Christ; John 10:10)
The good news in all of this is that God is willing to forgive us of all of our sins if we turn from our sins and turn to Jesus Christ and trust in Him for our salvation. What we have done prior to turning to Him won’t matter any longer after we turn to Jesus, for we will be washed clean of our sins by His blood He shed on the cross when He was crucified for our sins, died, resurrected, and ascended to heaven to be seated at the right hand of God the Father. We will be given new life in Jesus, and we will have it more abundantly, just as He said we would. The only time it will be too late to turn to Him is when we are dead; we must make the choice to turn to Him before we die.
Can you see that the world is growing darker, and it is a spiritual darkness devoid of God? Can you see that accompanying that spiritual darkness is a state of confusion? Can you see that people seem to have lost their minds and that nothing makes sense anymore? Can you see the absurdity in our society? If you were to read the Bible, God’s word, you would know that all of this stems from a rejection of God and His truth. He wants us to know the truth and to be set free by it, but Satan wants the complete opposite. He wants confusion in order to more freely control people in their confused state. This is what happens when a society abandons the truth of God and embraces and accepts a revolving-door of truth, when the door is opened to letting people define “truth.”
For many years, I lived without turning to Jesus Christ as my Savior. I was living for the world and not for God, and I was miserable. Since turning to Jesus Christ on May 23, 2012, my life has been changed, forever. On that day, I fully trusted in Him with my life and with all that I am. While I have been through extremely difficult times since then, He got me through them all. Through those trials and tribulations, I have read and studied His word and I know without any uncertainty that it is the truth, the unchanging truth. I was created by Him in His image and for a purpose, and that He was always there with me. I would like to leave you with the lyrics to a song He put in my heart back in 2019. I pray that you too, will turn to Him and be saved, and let Him change your life, forever. ✝️
YOU WERE THERE
You formed me in my mother’s womb. Fearfully and wonderfully made. Like no other creation, each one unique, reflecting Your never-ending love.
Your eyes looked upon me before I was born. Purposely made, each one of us. A plan You had laid before I took a breath.
You breathed life into me, and I give You praise. You know my deepest thoughts. You know that I am weak, that I’m a sinner in need of the Savior.
From the beginning, You were there, right beside me, though I could not see. My eyes were open but blinded by the world. Too comfortable in my sin to see that I was broken.
Till one day my world was shattered On my knees, crying out to You. You said, “Child of Mine, turn to Me, don’t wait till it’s too late.”
Dying to myself and letting go of pride, I turned to You, and now I see, You were always there, right beside me.