JUNE 28, Psalm 33:4

“How was school today?” asked Mom when Tony got home one afternoon.

“It was okay, I guess,” answered Tony. “You don’t seem quite sure,” said Mom. “Was it a hard day?”

Tony shrugged. “It’s just that Miss Lee teaches that humans evolved from lower creatures,” he replied. “I said that I believe God created the world, including people. Some of the kids think I’m crazy, and I’m sure Miss Lee thinks so, too. She says she believes in God and the Bible, but that we should just be concerned about important things. She says it’s not important whether you believe in creation or in evolution.”

“It is important,” said Mom. “The very first chapters of the Bible tell us that God is the one who created all things-and as you said, that includes people.”

“Yeah, but Miss Lee says that’s just the first chapter or so. She says we should spend our time thinking about things like God’s love and…” Tony paused as he looked out the window. “There goes Nick-that new kid,” he muttered. “The first day I met him, he said he was going to sell his bike and asked if I wanted to buy it. I said I did, and he promised to hold it for me. I even gave him five dollars to hold it, like you said I could. But you know what he did? Today he told me he sold it to another kid! I really wanted it!”

“Well, that’s too bad,” sympathized Mom. “Did he give your money back?”

“Yeah,” said Tony, “but I didn’t want the money back. I want the bike. It’s disgusting! See if I ever believe him again!”

Mom looked thoughtful. “You know, Tony,” she said, “you can’t believe Nick because some of the first things he said to you were a lie. Now what about God? If the very first words in the Bible are a lie, do you think we can ever be sure God is telling the truth in the rest of the Bible?”

Tony thought for a moment. “You’re right, Mom,” he said.

“The very first verse is important-and it’s true,” said Mom. “God never lies.”

Thought: Has anyone tried to convince you that intelligent people don’t believe such things as the biblical account of creation - that it’s not important to believe that part of the Bible? Do not believe them, but trust in the Bible.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to trust that Thy Holy Word is completely true. In Jesus’ name – amen.