Thoughts from "Everlasting Dominion"

I am reading the book Everlasting Dominion by Eugene Merrill currently and the section on God's Holiness has really set strong in my heart.

His discussion of God's Holiness and how that compels worship has made me think of why people worship, or for that matter do not worship God. In a way Michael Jordan helps to resolve the issue. God is holy that means he is "separate from all else that exists and his holiness is translated into ethical and moral perfection" (56).

Now I know comparing Michael Jordan and God is like comparing an acorn to a mighty Oak Tree and saying, "See the resemblance" but just bare with me. Jordan has a small talent. He can play a little basketball and so those of us who are not as talented look at the things he did on the court and talk about how amazing they are. "Did you see the way he flew from the free throw line all the way to the goal!" Then after years of play you no longer mentioned his play just his name represented how awesome he was a basketball. "Jordon is amazing" Then people began to where his symbol, his jersey, his number, his shoes, his cologne, Hanes underwear, and drink Gatorade all because they wanted to "Be like Mike" In a word they worshipped him because of his ability in basketball.

The term loosely used as worship in describing people's reaction to Jordan can take on the true meaning in a description of why we should worship God. He is completely other, capable of what we can never do. His deeds are far superior to any on this earth and his name represents what we will never be. So we read his Book, talk with him, emulate and follow Him, and tell of how amazing he is. We speak His name which represents His holiness

Just a little food for thought