The god Of This Age

The god Of This Age

Years ago, I first learned the meaning of this passage. It was an eye opener. The battle that is happening in and around us is one that will be won by God. However, God has given the enemy dominion on the earth. 

During this season of time, the enemy is free to do what he wants to a certain extent. God places parameters on him so that the damage he does is only what God allows. Believers in Christ are immune to the enemy in that we have an Advocate who warns us of the enemies tactics and steers us clear of them if  we will listen. 

Non-believers do not have an advocate, therefore they fall quickly and often. Many of them think that God does not exist. They have “proof” of it. They will show you things that have happened in their lives, times they’ve “prayed,” and other situations that point to the “fact” that God does not exist. They are wrong!

Apart from the Holy Spirit, no person can know God. The Holy Spirit urges you towards the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, but you must choose Him. He does not indwell you until you invite Him in by accepting what Jesus did on the cross for the forgiveness of your sin. 

Until a person does that, they are at the mercy of the enemy. Accept Christ’s sacrifice and live by the power of the Holy Spirit. God’s waiting for you. Here’s today’s Bible verse. Enjoy. 

2 Corinthians 4:4

4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

Today’s Readings:

2 Corinthians 4:1-12; Psalm 44:1-8; Proverbs 22:10-12