God the Owner

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. God, the Owner, the Earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof, the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm twenty-four, one. In communist countries, the people own the lands. While in capitalist countries, individuals may own private property.

Both are myths, unless they are viewed as a stewardship from God. We don't really own anything, for we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. In the mineral kingdom, the most important substances are the precious metals upon which monetary standards are based. Yet God makes it clear that all the silver is mine, and the gold is mine. The greatest members of the plant kingdom are the mighty trees of the forest, and God reminds us that the trees of the Lord are full of sap, the cedars of Lebanon, which He hath planted.

All the birds and beasts in the animal kingdom are His also, for every beast of the forest is Mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. Again and again, God reminds us that all the earth is Mine, and even the infinite. Heavens belong to him. Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord thy God. The earth also, with all that therein is, God has indeed given man dominion over all the earth, and Satan has indeed laid false claim to all the kingdoms of the world.

But the fact remains that the Most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever He will. Most of all, every Christian should understand that he and all he has belong to God by both creation and blood-bought redemption. Know ye not that ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.

First Corinthians six, nineteen and twenty. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and please rate and review so more listeners can find us to support. Support ICR's ministry. Visit icr.org/donate. Your gift of any amount helps us to reach others with biblical truth and encouragement.

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