GOD, From Mom

God.  A rather large subject, wouldn't you say?  I'm pretty sure there would not be enough paper, or bytes (or however it's digitally stored, my tech savvy is infamously non-existent) in the whole wide world to tackle that beautiful subject.  But Mom did, so let's dig into what she wrote.  

God.  The creator and sustainer of the universe who has provided human kind with a revelation of Himself, through the natural world and through His Son, Jesus Christ.  Genesis 1:1  In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  The Bible does not seek to prove the existence of God, it simply affirms His existence.  Exodus 3:14  God replied to Moses, “I am who I am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you.”  God reveals Himself through the physical universe. Romans 1:19-20  They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them.  For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.  Psalm 19:1  The heavens proclaim the glory of God.  The skies display his craftsmanship.  The greatest revelation of God--through the inspired written record, both the existence of God and the nature of God, are revealed in and through Jesus Christ.  John 14:9 He that has seen Me has seen the Father.  

Why God speaks

1.  Comprehend the truth:  God wants us to learn His ways and principles, to recognize our own frailty, to identify the needs of others, and to make the truth applicable to our lives.  

     2 Corinthians 12:9  Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in                weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can            work   through me.

2.  Conform to the truth:  God is determined to mold His children into Christlikeness.

3.  Communicate the truth:  We must share the Word of God with others explaining how His Words played out in our lives.  Shy, timid, at a loss for words?  Ask God for boldness.

     Exodus 4:10  But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never      have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my              words get tangled.”

     Exodus 4:12  Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”

From me:

Well this is a good start on the subject.  I will relay the rest of Mom's musings and insights next week. God wants us to know Him, and be in a relationship with Him.  And getting to know our Creator, Sustainer and Savior is going to be a lifetime adventure.  I am praying this and the next few entries will get us started, take us deeper, and help us in building a vibrant, living relationship with our loving heavenly Father.  

I am amazed that You want to know us, and be known by us.  For all our rebellion, for all our failures and detours from Your plans...yet still You choose to love us, choose to reach out Your hand.  Lord, I am beyond grateful.  Thank You.  Open our hearts more to receive more of You.  Reveal  the magnitude of Yourself to us in this small space.  In Jesus name.  Amen.

Ask God to prepare Your heart to know Him more this week.