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Perhaps you have seen a bumper sticker reading, "Question Authority!" I'm not sure what all is behind that or why those who have posted it on their vehicles have done so, but I noticed another apparent take off from that one recently. It read: "Question Reality!" Really?

Perhaps the "REALITY" of bumper stickers is that if someone prints it, someone will post it. Could it be that some of the slogans and statements are actually only intended to make people stop and think? Such is a good thing to do, as long as we come to the right conclusions.

As Moses was beginning to provide the nation of Israel with a second giving of the Law in preparation for that generation to cross over into the promised land, Moses reminded the people of the message God had given from the mountain and how they had responded to it. The people had been fearful of the sight on the mountain and trembled at the voice of God and were content to stay at a distance and let Moses receive the message.

We read. . .
"(24) And you said, 'Behold, the LORD our God has shown us his glory and greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire. This day we have seen God speak with man, and man still live. (25) Now therefore why should we die? For this great fire will consume us. If we hear the voice of the LORD our God any more, we shall die. (26) For who is there of all flesh, that has heard the voice of the living God speaking out of the midst of fire as we have, and has still lived? (27) Go near and hear all that the LORD our God will say and speak to us all that the LORD our God will speak to you, and WE WILL HEAR AND DO IT.'" ( Deuteronomy 5:24-27 ESV)

SAY IT and we will OBEY IT! That is an excellent resolve! God viewed what they said as the right thing to do. ( Deuteronomy 5:28) However, God's desire was "that they had such a mind as this always"! ( Deuteronomy 5:29) Is that not still the mind we ought to have always? If GOD has said it, should we not BELIEVE it? If GOD has SAID IT, should we not be willing to OBEY it? To do so says something about how we in "REALITY" view God! May His Word and Will make such an imprint on our life that God's Wisdom can be clearly read in our daily actions and choices. That "REALITY" will leave no question as to our commitment to Him as our manner of living is observed.

Have a great day BEING A LIVING MESSAGE OF GOD!
Carl

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