Following the Son

No Excuse

PHOTO AND WRITING BY MICHELE HUGHES

Have you ever wondered, God, where are you? Maybe you’ve called out to Him with no response. Or perhaps you’ve questioned His existence. Is He real? Romans 1:20 (NIV) says, "For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse."

One afternoon, I was walking in our neighborhood in Florida. Across the pond was a HUGE sunset. I had never seen anything like it before. So bright and bold, and clearly visible. Only God can create something like this. He spoke it into existence. "And God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light." (Genesis 1:3 NIV)

Look around. The evidence is everywhere. We see it in creation. We see it in nature. A beautiful waterfall. Fresh blooms of flowers. A newborn baby. Crashing waves of an ocean, a forest of trees, rocky mountain ranges, animals, stars, sun, and moon. There had to be a Creator. And He created you and me in His image.

If we are honest, I think we would see God like this sunset. Big, bold, and bright, in your face. It’s just some people choose to look the other way. John 8:12 (NIV) says, "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'"

This gives me hope. I have the light of life. He is not invisible. He is everywhere. His spirit lives in me. And if you follow Him, you too have the light of life. His promises are true.

If you do not follow Him, ask yourself, why not? Whatever the excuses for putting it off until tomorrow, what are you waiting on? Singing, dancing, and the joy of the Lord are in the light. There is no excuse.

Jesus says, “Come, follow me” thirteen times in the Gospels. If you haven’t yet, let this be the year you accept His invitation. You won’t be disappointed. This life journey we are on is better with the One who created everything and knows everything. We were created for a purpose on purpose. If you want to know how to walk in the light, please reach out to us at VOT or contact me directly at Michele@GoLifeSavers.com

Michele Hughes, a #1 best-selling author, resides with her husband in Jupiter, Florida, where they own and operate GoLifeSavers.com. Michele holds a master’s degree in education and has been teaching CPR classes since 2011 as the lead instructor in their business. She also serves on the Leadership Development team in Women World Leaders.

Michele loves the Son/sun, family, paddle boarding, travel, and encouraging others.