Online Devotions: The Existence of God

Sunday, November 8, 2015

The Existence of God

November 8 (Romans 8:38-39)

For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (ESV)

I love falling in love all over again. Today, for example, I saw my wife moving through the house and did a double take. I couldn’t help embracing her and telling her how beautiful she is. The same thing happens when I look at certain pictures of our children or gaze on them as they sleep. I am overwhelmed with a renewed sense of what I have always known, that I love them more than anything.

Our pastor recently delivered a message about the existence of God. Did I really need to hear that message? I have committed my life to Jesus Christ and strive to follow hard after Him daily. Was there any doubt in my mind about the existence of God?

The sad fact is yes. Yes, I needed to hear that message because, yes, despite more evidence than would fit in a dump truck, I still allow the world’s pressures to cause me to doubt God’s love, His grace, His provision, and His forgiveness. As our pastor walked us through what I already knew, the most wonderful thing happened. I fell in love again.

Lord, You are more real than my own hand in front of my face. Strengthen my faith so that I may see with the eyes of my heart, relying less on my physical senses. Even in those moments when I become faith-blind and cannot see You, may I cling to the truth that nothing can separate me from You. In the name of Jesus, Who bridged the great divide for me, amen.

Copyright © 2015 by Steven R. Perkins

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