- Psalm 19:1 - The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
- Matthew 5:45 - That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
- Romans 1:18-20 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:
- Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.
- Romans 2:14-15 - For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
- John 14:7 - If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.
- John 1:12 - But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
- John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
God desires to have a relationship with you and has left undeniable evidence. There is no greater privilege than knowing God—and no greater tragedy than missing the opportunity to develop a relationship with Him. As long as we are on this earth, both believers and non-believers enjoy God's goodness. Some people are simply unaware of what the Scriptures teach about eternity. Others have never heard the Good News. But creation itself—its order, beauty, and design—points to a Creator. This evidence leaves people without excuse, but it does not save: salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ. God also reveals Himself through human conscience. Even those without access to the Scriptures realize that behaviors like murder, theft, and betrayal are wrong. There is a moral law written on every heart. And for those ready to look deeper into the testimonies of the Bible, there is the fullest revelation of God—His Son, Jesus Christ. The life of our Lord, who was fully God and fully man, perfectly demonstrates the Father's heart toward us. It is through faith in Christ's death and resurrection that a person receives eternal life and becomes a child of God. Almighty God has made Himself known through creation, through the sense of morality written in your conscience, and most importantly, through the Scriptures and the life of Jesus. God wants a relationship with you. Respond in faith by trusting Christ as your Savior and see how He reveals Himself to you day by day.
Reflection
How can you see God's presence more clearly today in the creation around you, in your own conscience, and in the Scriptures?