“God doesn’t really care.” If I have heard that once, I’ve heard it a thousand times. (It may or may not have slipped from my lips a time or two in the past. Just sayin’) 🙂
Last night during my Wednesday Night Conversation class, this was the topic of discussion. Everyone there acknowledged what I just said: they had heard (or used) it before. We also came to realize that much of the belief in that lie is too many think that God is just like we are. He has failures, limitation, and weaknesses…just like us. We sometimes give off the idea that God is prone to doubt, questioning His actions, and even prone to regrets that He could/should start all over again. Here’s truth: God is not like me. God is not like you. He is God, and I am not, neither are you (even though we act like it sometimes).
With that in mind, let’s take a look at what God is like. I called these 3 non-negotiables + one:
God is Omnipotent. God is all-powerful. He can do everything-possible or impossible. He is not limited. He never gets tired. He never forgets. Take a moment to pick up a Bible and read Psalm 115:3 or Isaiah 40:28.
God is Omnipresent. This is an easy word to figure out. God is all-present and everywhere present. He cannot be confined, either in heaven or on earth. He is not confined to a building, nor is He removed from our lives. Wherever you are He is there. Psalm 139:7-12 will blow your socks off.
God is Omniscient. He is all-knowing. He knows all that can be known. He knows all thoughts, all desires, every unuttered secret (hence my mom’s words: “You can’t hide, Bill. God knows what you are thinking.” (Thanks mom for keeping my “guilt alarm” on high alert!)
God is Omnibenevolent. Yeah…I know it isn’t a word. God is all-loving. He loves perfectly and is full of love. His love never runs out and never lessens. He doesn’t need us to feel satisfied, but we need Him to be fulfilled. “For anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” (I John 4:8 NLT)
So what does this all mean to me, to us? Four things:
- God has proven Himself. He has nothing more to prove to anyone.
- God always keeps His promises. Take that to the bank. What He says, He will do.
- God has come and will come again. The first time He came as a baby; the next time He will come as conquering King.
- God’s presence always brings a presence of peace. In spite of the circumstances, His presence will being peace and calm.
I hope this encourages you today.
So very encouraging today, Bill! I’m so grateful to God that He is who He is and in control at all times. We can always count on His infinite love, peace and caring for His children.
Blessings!
I’m glad it was encouraging Martha. I, too, am glad God is in control. What a real mess it would be!
This is a good reminder in all situations. He is the perfect Father. He knows everything and has infinite power to do anything, yet… His Love and Grace is also infinite. The perfect balance to guide us and discipline us. His desire is that we would choose to walk with him in the garden. Not flounder in the briar patch trying to do it on our own.
Thanks Ryan. We all need reminders from time to time.
Thank-you Father that You are perfect in all your ways. In our weakness, when we forget who You are, we let our emotions believe lies that You have left us or no longer love us. Thank-you for Your steadfast love, grace, mercy to forgive us, to hold on to us and be patient with us. Father during those times, we need to go back into Your word, and see Your promises that You will never leave us or forsake us. Thank-you for Your peace, calm, everlasting love that will sustain us in our times of troubles. May all the glory and honor be Yours alone forever. Amen
Your first line reminded me of one of my favorite songs: Good Good Father. Thanks for the prayer Gail.