The Creator!
Greetings Friend!
In today's modern world, can we trust the content of a book written thousands of years ago? Is it relevant to base understanding on such an old book?
Many question marks and thoughts might come to your mind! Consequently, let us look into it further!
1) Who is this God? Where did he come from?
First and foremost, we must understand – our Heavenly Father, Almighty GOD is a Spirit. He is from Everlasting to Everlasting!
Psalms 90:2 KJV
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.
So anything created is not possible without a creator. A beautiful finished modern 747 airliner did not make itself. Something cannot be created out of nothing; it is the same lie ever told by the father of lies, Satan.
A created object like a 747 requires a thought, then analysis, design, development, implementation, and ultimately the final product; a 747 airliner.
All thanks to a visionary person and team of designers, architects, engineers, developers, metal frame workers, electricians, etc. And to other collaborators designing and creating thousands of parts built in different regions of the world. Such great effort culminates in a 747 airliner!
2) Who created the airplane? For that matter, who created you?
How many teams collaborated and were needed to design and create you? The Holy Scriptures tell us GOD, HE, simply spoke and commanded; and it was done!
Psalms 33:6-9 KJV
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
Modern science influences our minds and we cannot comprehend it. Even so, He gave us His Holy word, so we could discern the facts of life around us according to his general rules and instructions for direction, correction, and righteousness! Thus far, making our daily lives easier, basic, and much simpler to cope with as we go wandering around. In other words, we were meant heed his word as noted in the following verse..
2 Timothy 3:15-17 KJV
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Sadly, we rather create our own rules and statues as we go along in life!
It might sound preposterous and kind of foolish to bring science into this context. However, these same topics are mentioned in the bible. God Himself spoke to Job about it!
3) Where were you when everything was created?
Job 38:4 KJV
Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.
Were scientists there? Were we there? If we look at the same airliner and try to figure out how it was done - we would come up with all kinds of ideas and scenarios. However, all of the individuals who committed their part in the airliner construction know exactly how it was made!
The same is true with GOD our ELOHIYM! - The Creator of the heavens, the earth, and the entire universe. Job is asked if he knew who did it all. By the way, Job is Bible charachter, who wonders about the same things we do today. Let us dig further..
Job 38:5-41 KJV
Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? 6 Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Or who shut up the sea with doors, when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb? When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it, And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days; and caused the dayspring to know his place; That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it? It is turned as clay to the seal; and they stand as a garment. And from the wicked their light is withholden, and the high arm shall be broken. Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? or hast thou walked in the search of the depth? Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death? Hast thou perceived the breadth of the earth? declare if thou knowest it all. Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof, That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, and that thou shouldest know the paths to the house thereof? Knowest thou it, because thou wast then born? or because the number of thy days is great? Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow? or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail, Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war? By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth? Who hath divided a watercourse for the overflowing of waters, or a way for the lightning of thunder; To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man; To satisfy the desolate and waste ground; and to cause the bud of the tender herb to spring forth? Hath the rain a father? or who hath begotten the drops of dew? Out of whose womb came the ice? and the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it? The waters are hid as with a stone, and the face of the deep is frozen. Canst thou bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons? Knowest thou the ordinances of heaven? canst thou set the dominion thereof in the earth? Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go and say unto thee, Here we are? 36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart? Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven, 38 When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together? Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions, When they couch in their dens, and abide in the covert to lie in wait? 41 Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
4) Our Heavenly Father, Almighty GOD wonders if we can comprehend how He did it all?! He commands and it's done! God is a Spirit and to understand we must recieve His Holy Spirit through Christ Jesus our Lord!
John 4:24 KJV
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Through His Holy Spirit He reveals the purpose behind creation.
For some is questionable and doubtful! As a result, we consider ourselves the source of all knowledge; a sort of demigod! Even so, the word of God clearly tells us, there's only one true creator, one who knows it all! The one who knows the beginning from the ending! Yes, He is the one absolute GOD, YAH - "THE I AM THAT I AM"
Ephesians 4:6 KJV
One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
5) What is the main purpose of God's revelation to us?
God is Love! He wants us to know He created it all out of love! All we need to do is to look at creation and realize a higher power made it all possible.
We are here to serve the true living creator and maker of the heavens and the earth. He sees us as precious stones. We are only His Alone!
1 John 3:1-2 KJV
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
Yes, there is much pain and suffering. That’s why He is so concerned about our feelings, aches, diseases, tribulations, and many other sorrows we have to face in life because of sin.
Psalms 40:1-3 KJV
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
But, soon, very soon! He will restore all things. He will make all things new, where there will be not more tears, death, and pain. For the time being, we must simply yield our lives to Him; whether we believe or not - He is our protector, our strength, our shield, the horn of our Salvation; his mercies are new every single day we open our eyes!
Psalms 18:2 KJV
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
* God's word, the Holy Scriptures is our daily bread! Manna straight from heaven, which fills our daily life with love, patience, goodness, gentleness, peace, and joy!
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