We live in a world saturated with signs of God’s presence—sunrises that silence us, acts of mercy that defy logic, the ache of beauty that stirs something eternal in us. And yet, Saint Paul’s words in Romans 1:16–25 cut through our modern noise with unsettling clarity: “Although they knew God, they did not accord him glory as God or give him thanks.”
It’s not that they didn’t know. It’s that they didn’t respond.
That line haunts me because it’s not just about ancient idol worship or philosophical pride—it’s about us. It’s about the moments we recognize God’s fingerprints in our lives but choose distraction over devotion, self-reliance over surrender, comfort over truth.
We see it when someone says, “I’m spiritual but not religious,” yet never prays. When we admire creation but forget the Creator. When we post gratitude on Thanksgiving but live the rest of the year entitled. When we know God is real, but treat Him like a distant concept rather than a living presence.
Paul’s warning isn’t just about judgment—it’s about the tragedy of missed intimacy. God reveals Himself not to condemn, but to invite. The Gospel is “the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes,” and it moves us “from faith to faith”—from recognition to relationship, from belief to transformation.
Faith isn’t static. It’s a journey. A response. A daily choice to glorify God not just with our lips, but with our lives.
So today, let’s ask: Where have I seen God and failed to respond? Where have I exchanged His truth for a more convenient lie? And how might I move from knowing to glorifying—from faith to deeper faith?
Because the one who is righteous by faith will live. And not just survive—but live ablaze and set the world on fire!
Amen.
Smitten With Goodness 