{Monday, July 24, 2006
. Devotion}
Often many people have doubted religions-Christianity in particular-due to several reasons. Although doubters nothing new, same goes to the believers. Doubters and skeptics continually try to find holes and contradictions in Christianity, most notably, the Bible. But believers have also shed light on why they believe in the one true God, explaining away all so-called contradictions in the Bible, and giving testimony's, countless which have made lasting impressions for generations. So recently I also began to wonder... what makes Christians believe? Sure, miracles such as healing, deliverance and prophesying and other odds which cannot be fathomed are strong arguments for God. But honestly, even though we believe in God, who can do all this, what is the strongest reason for you to believe in Him? Is it the personal healing God has done for you? Did He heal someone you knew personally? Or is it the strong evidence of archaeology in attesting to the physical points mentioned in the Bible? Or how about the psychological parables in the Bible which are symbolized so powerfully that it talks about every human being? Maybe the cold hard evidence though science and mathematics, which has pointed more strongly than ever before that God the Intelligent Designer created the universe? Or did God open up your heart, to let you know personally that He was real, and that you a sinner, could have a relationship with Him? No doubt God has His ways to show us He is true, and indeed, alive.
Time and over again, God proves He is real. Does evidence point away from God? Of course they do. Several spiritual seekers shy from Christianity because they do not believe a loving God would allow suffering. I have found an answer, and it has satisfied me, Job, and I believe countless others. Do feel free to ask me, and I will make a case for God, whatever you believe. However, God shows Himself in so many different ways, and people believe in God strongly for several reasons. and all make a powerful case for God. We represent Jesus on earth and no doubt, show a case for Him. No matter how different our main strengths for the Christian faith, we are all part of the Body of Christ and we are all temples which show the true God.
You see, although there is so much evidence pointing towards God, it is all secondary to Him. Peter Grant, a pastor in Atlanta, USA gave this illustration of what I mean. You get out of your car and you see your boss' parked car. Then when you walk in the office and ask the secretary whether he is in, she mentions she talked to him a few minutes ago. Then you see the lights are on in his office, and hear his voice on the telephone. Now although you have not seen your boss yet, all that would be good evidence that he was in. But all that is secondary when you open the door and see him. Same goes for God, it does not matter what evidence He shows, it is just confirmatory to His existence. God speaks to our hearts and because of that, all other things are secondary, since we know that God is real and personal in our lives. You cannot ignore how the Holy Spirit tells you things, shows you revelations and changes lives. God will speak to people that seek Him and all it takes is a little effort. God is concealing Himself to let us seek Him, but He is still close enough that once we seek Him with all our heart, He will show Himself to us. Reality has shown God more than we will ever be able to explain through philosophy and evidence. And because of what I know is real, I know He is real.
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Often many people have doubted religions-Christianity in particular-due to several reasons. Although doubters nothing new, same goes to the believers. Doubters and skeptics continually try to find holes and contradictions in Christianity, most notably, the Bible. But believers have also shed light on why they believe in the one true God, explaining away all so-called contradictions in the Bible, and giving testimony's, countless which have made lasting impressions for generations. So recently I also began to wonder... what makes Christians believe? Sure, miracles such as healing, deliverance and prophesying and other odds which cannot be fathomed are strong arguments for God. But honestly, even though we believe in God, who can do all this, what is the strongest reason for you to believe in Him? Is it the personal healing God has done for you? Did He heal someone you knew personally? Or is it the strong evidence of archaeology in attesting to the physical points mentioned in the Bible? Or how about the psychological parables in the Bible which are symbolized so powerfully that it talks about every human being? Maybe the cold hard evidence though science and mathematics, which has pointed more strongly than ever before that God the Intelligent Designer created the universe? Or did God open up your heart, to let you know personally that He was real, and that you a sinner, could have a relationship with Him? No doubt God has His ways to show us He is true, and indeed, alive.
Time and over again, God proves He is real. Does evidence point away from God? Of course they do. Several spiritual seekers shy from Christianity because they do not believe a loving God would allow suffering. I have found an answer, and it has satisfied me, Job, and I believe countless others. Do feel free to ask me, and I will make a case for God, whatever you believe. However, God shows Himself in so many different ways, and people believe in God strongly for several reasons. and all make a powerful case for God. We represent Jesus on earth and no doubt, show a case for Him. No matter how different our main strengths for the Christian faith, we are all part of the Body of Christ and we are all temples which show the true God.
You see, although there is so much evidence pointing towards God, it is all secondary to Him. Peter Grant, a pastor in Atlanta, USA gave this illustration of what I mean. You get out of your car and you see your boss' parked car. Then when you walk in the office and ask the secretary whether he is in, she mentions she talked to him a few minutes ago. Then you see the lights are on in his office, and hear his voice on the telephone. Now although you have not seen your boss yet, all that would be good evidence that he was in. But all that is secondary when you open the door and see him. Same goes for God, it does not matter what evidence He shows, it is just confirmatory to His existence. God speaks to our hearts and because of that, all other things are secondary, since we know that God is real and personal in our lives. You cannot ignore how the Holy Spirit tells you things, shows you revelations and changes lives. God will speak to people that seek Him and all it takes is a little effort. God is concealing Himself to let us seek Him, but He is still close enough that once we seek Him with all our heart, He will show Himself to us. Reality has shown God more than we will ever be able to explain through philosophy and evidence. And because of what I know is real, I know He is real.
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