Worshiping the Created Things Day? Oh the Tragic Irony!!

Today we celebrate the most important event in the Christian life - Jesus' death on the cross for our sin. I don't want to minimize the resurrection or the sending of the Holy Spirit, but without Jesus paying the price for our sin the resurrection would not save us and we could never receive the Holy Spirit. As we celebrate Good Friday and Jesus' death to provide forgiveness for our sins it is wise to remember exactly what we need saving from.

Consider the fact that the unbelieving world is celebrating Earth Day today in light of the verses below - 

Rom 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

Good Friday, the day Jesus died to redeem His people from their idolatrous worship of the created things over the creator and what does the world do? Create a holiday on the same day to celebrate the creation at the exclusion of the creator! Ironic, sad and a real life example of the truthfulness of God's word. Also, a clear demonstration of our need for the death of Jesus to save us from the wrath our sins deserve.