Feb 7 2009 Lev 4-6, Acts 14

Scripture
And saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them, “who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways. “Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.. Acts 14:15-17

Observation
When Paul and Barnabas arrive in Lystra, God enables Paul to perform a miracle of healing a lame man. The people are so amazed that their superstition takes over, and they try to worship Paul and Barnabas as the Greek gods Zeus and Hermes.

Paul and Barnabas are only messengers, ordinary guys with a message of good news from God. Paul pleads with the people to not worship him, telling them that he’s just as human as they are. Paul then challenges them to turn from their worthless superstitions to the living God. Paul not only declares that his God lives, but that He is the God who created all things.

Application
How can we know that God is for real and what assurances do we have that this isn’t just all wishful thinking? It is an important question that, at one time or another, every person has to settle.

We all run into to people everyday who are probably willing to believe in God if they can be convinced. How can we help them to believe? I believe we should do what Paul does. He knows his God is invisible, but He has left a calling card…something very easy of all people to see…His creation.

People can deny God, but they cannot deny His work. His creation is everywhere screaming to us that not only does God exists, but He is a good and caring God.

Prayer
My prayer Lord is that I can come to know you better through your wonderful created work. That through the things you created, I will see your love, compassion and majesty.