weepit wrote on Tue, 25 March 2008 11:26 |
I never quite understood how the faithful were so certain god is a "He"? Is it because the stories were written by men? Is He white too?
Or is there a god light switch as well?
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Adam was formed in the likeness of God. Woman was made to be a companion to man... a perfect compliment.
I don't claim to know what He looks like... that's silly. Is He white? Come on... that's REALLY silly. What does that matter except to start an argument. But since you did... I would think that He could look Samoan if he wanted to. But, since Jesus was born in the Middle East... he probably wasn't light skinned with blond hair! IMO ONLY. I don't really think that's the message that's trying to be conveyed in the Bible. Everyone is equal in God's eyes... the race thing (judgment) is a product of HUMAN nature. Along with many other sins.
I'm now in Deuteronomy (starting from the beginning). Talk about God speaking to you in a cloud. God was with the Israelites every day. Right in front of them! In clouds, in fire. His chosen people STILL wanted more. So it really wouldn't matter if you could turn on CNN and see God. People would still deny Him. That's free will. All of that miracle stuff died with Jesus. The only way to the Father is through Him. There's nothing more. Everything was taken care of on the cross. Believe that, and you WILL see the most amazing miracle of all... a place prepared in Heaven for those who believe in Jesus... ETERNITY with God. WOW!
Even though I can't see God in a burning bush... I see Him all around me everyday. When my little boy says "Daddy" and hugs me and gives me a kiss... I see God. I see miracles happening in my life constantly. Is it dumb luck? I don't think it is. It's past coincidence... it's divine. Anyone who is reading this right now and can't relate to it. Well, do you have a void in your life. Everything is good, but you think it can be better? God is knocking at your door, all you have to do is invite Him in and I guarantee that you will see miracles happen.
Does that mean that when you become a Christian that you won't be tempted? That you won't go through dark times in your life? No. It means that it will be harder for you. Persecution, ridicule, temptation, and more. But God will not let you fall. He will be there even when you think He's not. He doesn't do things on YOUR schedule. You may never know "why". He sees the beginning from the end. You just have to listen, trust, and obey.
Nobody said that you can't have fun if you're a Christian. That's crazy. It's just a reminder that all things are permissible, but not all things are good for you. God doesn't want you killing yourself with bad things. That can be anything that doesn't make you feel alive. People think that they can't be themselves... I would argue that you're being more yourself than ever when you're not covering up your feelings with addictions or being a slave to expectations of others, being seduced by temptations.
I hope you pray right now. Even if you've done it before and you think that God hasn't answered you.
I love you all. Jason