WHO GOD IS!

EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019.

SUBJECT: WHO GOD IS!

Memory verse: "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the LORD, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.” (Revelation 1 vs 8.) 

READ:  Read Isaiah 46 vs 5, 9 - 10:

46:5: “To whom will you liken Me, and make Me equal and compare Me, that we should be alike?

46:9: Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, 

46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure.’

INTIMATION:

The word ‘God,’ is a translation in the polytheism of the Greek word “Theos” denoting a deity. Hence the word was appropriated by Jews and retained by Christians to denote the one true God. He is an infinite Spirit (John 4 vs 24), and no one knows Him or has seen Him. The Bible declared in First John chapter 4 vs 12, “No one has seen God at any time.” Because no one knows Him or has seen Him, He is indescribable. We only exhibit some knowledge of God by understanding His attributes and characteristics as revealed in nature, and His Word.

In our memory verse, God calls Himself the “Alpha and Omega”. Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. The LORD God is the beginning and the end. He is the Eternal Lord and Ruler of the past, present, and future. He is the First and the Last; besides Him there is no God (Isaiah 44 vs 6). 

God reveals His divine Nature and Personal Qualities through nature (His creation). Nature shows us, in general revelation, a God of might, intelligence, and intricate detail; a God of order and beauty; a God who controls powerful forces. Through special revelation from the Bible and the coming of Jesus Christ, we learn about God’s love and forgiveness and the promise of eternal life. God has graciously given us many sources that we might know Him and come to believe in Him. 

It is interesting to note that the Bible did not start out trying to prove the existence of God. Instead, it states as a fact in the very first verse, the existence of God: "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth" (Genesis 1 vs 1). This clearly shows that the existence of God is a foregone conclusion and require no proves. He exists and is responsible for all creation and is not created. 

God didn't try to convince us He exists, because in nature, God has revealed and made plain what may be known about Him. For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that  we are without excuse (Romans 1 vs 20). Look at yourself, and around you and appreciate nature—the whole of God's creation. Therefore, God has given us both an internal and external witness that He exists. And He holds us responsible for rightly responding to that knowledge, and desiring to know Him better.

God says that He is the Creator of everything that exists, He is Eternal, has all powers, is present everywhere, and has all knowledge which He uses with wisdom. In addition, the Bible declares Him to be Holy and Just, Majestic, and King of all, and Sovereign. "Holiness" expresses the sum total of all God is. "Sovereign" expresses the absolute rulership of God above everything and everyone else. He is under no external constraints.

God can only be known through His attributes and characteristics. Some of these attributes and characteristics are captured under the following broad heading; Holy Sovereign; Sacrificial Savior; Loving Father; Faithful Companion; Good Friend; and Intimate Friend. Understanding these attributes and characteristics help our knowledge of God and appreciating Him for who He is. 

Prayer: Abba Father, though no one has seen You and can see You, but You are revealed in Your nature, and creation. I adore You for Your ways are past finding out. You do great wonders without number. Great is Your faithfulness. What You cannot give me, let me never have it, and what You cannot do for me, let it remain undone forever, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed, Amen.

PRAISE THE LORD!