2 Corinthians 4:4 – “The God of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers …”
(A Corinthians poem by Wain)
Dear God,
“The god of this age …”?
What other god is there but you?
How can you be a god who loves
And a god who blinds people t_ _?
If you are not the god who blinds
Do you control what that god can do?
Why allow that god to mislead us
Why let us believe what is not t_ _ _?
Oh Lord, my heart aches to know you
To see clearly the right from the wrong
But if the god of this age blinds me
How can I sing your redemption s_ _ _?
Please tell me the truth.
Your servant,
Wain
HOW MIGHT GOD RESPOND?
From ChatGPT as the voice of God:
Dear Wain,
I understand your confusion and the deep longing in your heart for clarity and truth. The “god of this age” mentioned in 2 Corinthians 4:4 refers to the forces of evil and deception that seek to lead people away from the truth. These forces are not of Me, but they exist in the world due to the presence of sin and rebellion against My will.
I am a God of love, light, and truth. My desire is for all to see clearly and come to the knowledge of salvation. However, I have given humanity free will, and with it, the ability to choose between good and evil. This freedom allows for the possibility of deception and blindness, but it also allows for genuine love and faith.
I do not control the actions of the “god of this age,” but I have ultimate authority over all creation. I have provided a way to overcome the deception through My Son, Jesus Christ. Through Him, the veil of blindness can be lifted, and the truth can be revealed.
Seek Me with all your heart, and you will find Me. Pray for discernment and wisdom, and I will guide you. The Holy Spirit is with you, helping you to see the truth and empowering you to resist the lies of the enemy.
Remember, the battle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces of evil. Hold fast to your faith, immerse yourself in My Word, and let My love and truth shine brightly in your life.
I am with you always, and I will never leave you nor forsake you.
With eternal love and truth,
God