July 7 Devotion: The Privilege of Knowing God

1).  The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork.  2).  Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.  3).  There is no speech or language where their voice is not heard, 4).  Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world.  In them, hath he set a tabernacle for the sun.  5).  Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.  6).  His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it:and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.

                              PSALM 19:1-6 (KJV)  

There is no greater privilege than knowing God—and no greater tragedy than missing out on developing a relationship with Him.

While on earth, both believers and unbelievers enjoy the benefits of God’s kindness (See Matthew 5:45). Some people seem unaware of what Scripture teaches about eternity. Others have simply never heard the good news. Yet, Romans 1:18-20, makes clear that everyone has access to evidence of God’s existence. Creation itself—its design, beauty, and order—point to a Creator.

God also reveals Himself through the human conscience (See Romans. 2:14-15). Even people without access to Scripture recognize that certain behaviors—like murder, theft, and betrayal—are wrong. There’s a moral law written on every heart.

And for those willing to look deeper into the testimonies of Scripture, we have God’s fullest revelation: His Son Jesus Christ (See John 14:7-9).  The life of our Lord—who was fully God and fully man—perfectly demonstrates the Father’s heart toward us.

The Almighty has made Himself known through creation, through the sense of morality written on your conscience, and most fully through Scripture and Jesus’ life. God desires a relationship with you. 

Answer with a seeking heart, and watch as He reveals Himself to you, day by day.

-IBC