The
invisible working of God in our lives and on the earth and through history,
time and space testifies of His everlasting power and leaves people who reject
Him without any excuse (Romans 1:20).
While walking on the beach in South Florida, I
found the skull of a fish. On the underside of the jaw was a perfectly formed
crucifix, making a clear presentation of the death of Christ on Calvary’s
cross.
This reminded me that the Wise Men saw the birth of
Christ in a star. These are just two instances where creation clearly reveals
the gospel story.
Not only are the Bible prophecies concerning the coming
of Christ and end time events true, but nature also confirms the validity of
its claims.
Based on this natural evidence, we have no valid
excuse not to believe the Bible. For instance, the Bible stated that the world
is round before Columbus ever proved its spherical shape.
The Bible
mentioned the existence of valleys and springs in the seas; yet, only until the
past few hundred years did people have the technology to discover that there
are deep valleys and fresh water springs in the oceans (Genesis 7:11, 2 Samuel
22:16, NIV).
The Bible
stated that kind words and laughter are good for one's health; yet, only in
recent years have published medical reports stated that laughter releases
chemicals within a person's body that can contribute to one's health (Proverbs
17:22, Proverbs 16:24, NIV).
In addition, every time an archeologist’s spade
splits the earth, they find historical evidence proving the Biblical claims. A
shepherd even found proof of the veracity of the Bible when he discovered the
perfectly preserved Dead Sea Scrolls hidden in caves.
Noah’s Ark, skeletons of giant men of old,
Jericho’s walls falling straight down, gates and temples mentioned in the
Bible, tablets of clay confirming Biblical characters, and so much more
evidence all substantiate the words of the Bible.
Based on this evidence, we have no valid excuse not
to believe the Bible. Clearly, God did not create us and then abandon us on
earth.
He reveals Himself to us in so many ways. He even gave
us His Word to encourage, instruct, inform and predict His plan for mankind.
Prayer:
Father God, lead in Your everlasting truth, and allow us to serve You on the straight and narrow path throughout life. Continue to prove the authenticity of Your Word, so that others may see and believe.
Father God, lead in Your everlasting truth, and allow us to serve You on the straight and narrow path throughout life. Continue to prove the authenticity of Your Word, so that others may see and believe.
Draw everyone to You as we lift you up through our
thoughts, words and deeds. Give us a heart that follows hard after You with the
intensity of a deer panting for a drink of cool, clear water. We consecrate our
life to You in Your service, dear King of kings.
Thought for the Day:
Wisdom is skill for living, which we obtain, free
for the asking, directly from the throne of God.
