Monday, September 11, 2006

Which God Is Your God???

There are many different gods that are being served by man. But this is a salute to those Christians who unabashedly love and serve the one true Almighty God - Creator and Supreme Ruler of the Universe! As the Numero Uno of this world and beyond, He has no equal, and there is none greater, wiser, more powerful nor more loving.
There are numerous things that God says of Himself in scripture, that may be shocking and a turn-off to some. But I have no problem identifying with, and serving a God like this - after all, after Almighty God, there is none else! I long for and want to be ruled by and serve, a righteous God and King who is not subject to the corrupt compromises and influence peddling that typifies the rule of men.
I can't serve a god who is equal to, and no better than me, or who is made of stone, wood or iron shaped by man's hands. There are some who prefer a tamer, more benign, 'god is love' kind of god. Many believe that because we have free will and freedom of choice, we can sculpt and choose what kind of god we want to believe in. Also, many believe we can choose what path to God we feel most comfortable in taking.
The truth is, we have to choose or reject God on the basis of who He says He is, and what He says of Himself. I
n Deuteronomy 32:39, God says, "See now that I, even I, am He, and there is no god with Me: I kill, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal: neither is there any that can deliver out of My hand." Verse 4, says, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is He." Jesus also says , "I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but by Me." Also according to scripture, before the world began, God selected and predestined some men to salvation, and others to destruction (Eph 1). Some would say this is not fair, but the Supreme Ruler of the Universe has the prerogative, and is the only one empowered to determine what is fair, and what is not. Later, He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die and be the perfect and only acceptable sacrifice for our sins. Through His death on the cross, we can have forgiveness of our sins and everlasting life. Can your god do that?

It should also be said, no matter what we believe or don't believe about God, in no way changes or has any bearing on who God is, His character, His power, His knowledge or on any of His other numerous attributes. My God stands alone, above all other gods, without beginning and without ending! - the Alpha and Omega!

This is my kind of God - which is yours?

...and to those of you who don't even believe in God - I'm hope you will soon!

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