About GOD
The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Psalm 14:1 NIV
God is the Creator of the universe and the earth. Though we exist in God’s domain, many still deny His existence.
"By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And all the host of them by the breath of His mouth." Psalm 33:6
“Before the mountains were bought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting. You are God.” Psalm 90:2
We are the divine creations uniquely created by the intelligent Creator in His own image. We are not the consequence of mindless evolution of science-fiction ideology based on time. The lapse of time itself without action can only bring stagnation; and action without intelligent direction generates chaos not progress.
Blinded by secular belief we allow false hypothesis to creep into unsuspecting minds to substitute the truth. Listen to the logical discussions and contemplate the questions in Job 38 & 39.
It is easy to see the intelligent creation of God. Observe the precision functions of our solar system. Pause and ponder on the visible and invisible creations around us. Explore the unique wonders and mind boggling variety of species and their amazing individual characteristics. Think about the marvels of our own intelligence and the functions of our molecular structures. There can only be one obvious conclusion that all are the creation of an omnipotent God.
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, And my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139:14
God has manifested Himself to mankind since the beginning of our creation. “The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” Psalms 19:1
“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, 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.” Romans 1:20-21
God is real and He is with us whether we acknowledge Him or not. Even non-believers will call out to God for help in desperate situations when they have nowhere else to turn. And God is there for them. But it seems only the spectacular miracles make the news. In fact miracles happen everyday. Countless people can testify to the miraculous response of God when calling on Him. "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1
We can find proof of God’s existence through His creations and know God through personal experience.
God has revealed Himself and His message to us through His word the Bible and His Son Jesus Christ. We can know Him and have a personal relationship with Him. “...seek and you will find...” Matthew 7:7.
Unfortunately many rush to reject God without the benefit of actually knowing the truth of His word and the revelation of His Son Jesus Christ.
It is foolish to assume God does not exist simply because we do not know Him and have yet understood all the answers of our questions. Indeed it is absurd to quantify our finite understanding to the mystery and infinite wisdom of God. Imagine how puzzling and unbelievable it would be to a caveman if he were told that he lives on the surface of a round sphere, relying on the force of gravity to hold him down, so that he would not float upward to the sky.
“If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?” John 3:12
Today our awareness and curiosity of the invisible wonders of cyber space inspires us to peer further into the vast and magnificent depth of God’s creation. Much more still lies beyond our comprehension. No one but God has all the answers. The answers to His mystery would be revealed to us at the appointed time and dimension. "…Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.” 1 Corinthians 13:12
The choice of creating human is God’s, but the choice of believing in God is ours. The omniscient God knowing our choice and behavior predestines the fullness of His plan encompassing His intercession and dispensation of His grace.
Before the foundation of time, the omnipotent God predestined His plan according to His will and His desire for us. God created all things for our needs and gave us dominion over them (Genesis 1:26). Our righteous Creator allows us to have the freedom of choice acquiescent to the true principle of free will, the root cause of man’s fall.
Though God foresees the fall of man and grieves for our disobedience. Because God loves us, His plan allows reconciliation of our defiance and sin with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. God desires for us to answer His call and to ask for forgiveness.Choice reverberates consequence and action generates reaction cascading through time. Man often sees the results as coincidence. The fact is choice affects outcomes and changes destinies. Therefore our decision and action matters. Pray that they are God’s guidance and will.
The notion of God’s predestination and control of all things renders our personal efforts useless. Not so. God allows free choice so that we are not preprogramed robots. God, however, controls the complex consequences of our choice according to His will and orchestrates events toward His plan.
“I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know." Job 42:2-3
There is no paradox in God’s predestination and our efforts. Foreknowing our choice and action at all times, God’s will effectuates His plan anticipating all changes to come.
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
When we encounter situations, trust the Lord to help us through. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5
“Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
God is in control and will not be mocked. It is wise to discern His will, choose wisely, and embrace His provision of grace.
"Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God." Romans 8:27
Our omniscient God with full knowledge of the result of human behavior from the past to the future gives mankind clear instructions through His word for righteousness and redemption toward the prophetic final restoration of paradise. The choice is ours.
God is love, forever righteous, and almighty. Only our true loving God full of grace and mercy prepares and shows us the way through Jesus Christ to spend eternity with Him. No other god, religion, hypothesis, or philosophy of any kind can provide such a perfect and credible plan of love worthy of our total devotion and trust.Though we are sinful, God sent His Son Jesus Christ shedding His blood to reconcile our sins, so that through Christ we can have a personal relationship with Him. God’s grace and salvation is here for all of us. We need only to believe that Jesus is our Savior and ask for forgiveness of our sins to be born again in Christ.
“And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” John 17:3
God exists with indisputable evidence. He is the Creator of the universe and all that is in it. Knowing where we come from helps us to know where we are going. With spiritual clarity we can secure our eternal future. For those who deny God, it would be a terrible surprise at the end of their journey on earth.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6
We trust God because of His faithfulness; we need God because of His promise; we praise God because of His grace; we worship God because of His majesty; and we love God because of His love for us.
Mindful of God’s presence, we will experience His love and faithfulness.
"You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." Psalm 16:11
God loves us and desires for us to love Him. Our love for God manifests our longing to know Him, to please Him, and to be close to Him. It’s all between you and God.
