Daily Devotional
God Clearly Seen In Creation
August 2, 2017
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The atheist believes that nothing times nobody equals everything—that it all just happened. But the Bible says it is clearly seen. "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" (Romans 1:20).
What does that mean, “being understood by the things that are made"? Well, if you have things that are made, you have to have a maker. If you have creation, you have to have a creator. That’s the reason the Psalmist said, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them He has set a tabernacle for the sun" (Psalm 19:1-4).
What if I wore a watch that first started out as a bunch of parts in a box, and I told you that all I did was shake the parts around and it was formed? First, I put some random parts in a box. Then, I shook them around and the parts became a button. Then, after awhile I shook the box some more and the parts became a compass. And then after a few more shakes they become a watch. You would say I was lying. And yet, to think that creation just happened by blind chance is just as plausible. The Bible says, “The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God" (Psalm 14:1a).
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
