God Made It Evident to Them
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God Made It Evident to Them
So many belligerently claim there is no God, no judgment, no hell, no heaven, no Savior of any sort. They can get so vehement in their claims that they spew out all sorts of vile, hateful words. Maybe that is because they are still trying to convince themselves regarding these beliefs. After all, college professors told them there is no God, and there are so many books (cough, cough) “proving” an evolutionary process instead of creation by an almighty LORD over all. Ever since kindergarten they have been taught about the evolutionary process. So they wonder how can anyone deny the “facts” in all these “books”?
With all these influences, people can feel threatened at the idea of being judged eternally for what they have been drilled on since kindergarten. So, they vehemently try to protect their self-esteem because they feel they are being attacked with accusations and judgments. Paul aptly describes this situation in Romans 1:18-22,
The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them.
For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks; but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools…
Paul is saying that way deep, deep down in the inner recesses of our hearts, people know there has got to be God. How can that be? “God has made it evident to them.” When any of us looks at the intricacy of the countless stupendous miracles in creation, we know — without a doubt — that there is an intelligence behind it all that far, far surpasses any intelligence of mankind. There is no happenstance in the way all things work together so awesomely to sustain life on earth. There are too many wondrous things in creation that are an absolute necessity in sustaining our life. “Simple” things like air, water, renewable food supplies, natural healing of injuries, the propagation of many different things in life, sight, hearing, memory, taste, feelings — just to name a very, very few.
Since all of this is so “in-your-face” evident , “they are without excuse”. That is sad because they are denying the truths of their very existence. So, Paul says, “For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks; but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”
So then, the questions is — when we face our trials and temptations, and it seems like it’s taking forever and a day for God to answer our prayers — do we deny God’s authority and wisdom with our lack of trust and praise?
We need to praise God for who He is and all that He continually does for us. We need to honor God for His unsurpassable wisdom and love for sinners. Through Jesus Christ, we are recipients of the miracle of salvation from all of our sins. God sets before us more than enough reasons to look up to Him in faith, hope, and love.
As we fix “our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith,” (Hebrews 12:2) we say, “Hallelujah! Lord God, thank You for making Your eternal presence so evident, even in our trials and temptations. Open our hearts to sing Your praises in the midst of our troubles. In Jesus’ name.”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and God of gods
This is the day which the LORD has made;
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24
The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that
I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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