Profound and Eternal Truths
One of the marks of the inspiration of the Bible is how such profound and eternal truths can be stated in such simple terms. This is not to say that it does not contain teachings that are like milk and other teachings like meat (Heb. 5:12-14), but God has made truth so that even one who has limited education can understand deep truth in simple words. Consider the following truth contained in just four words.
God
The opening verses of the Bible set the tone for all that follows. “In the beginning God…” How can one look at the world around us without seeing that it was not caused by a massive, randomly uncontrolled explosion? “The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Psa. 19:1). There is an intricate design to the universe, and its origin, and ours, is found in one word—God.
God Loves
Every attribute of God is infinite. There are no limits to measure the height, depth or width of any of them. His very nature is to love His creation. His care is seen in the feeding of every bird and the glorious beauty given to every flower. Do you want to see His love? Then do what Emmanuel said when He was on the earth, “Look at the birds in the air…your Father feeds them” (Matt. 6:26). His love is seen in the showers which water the earth and in light and warmth of our sun. “For He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust” (Matt. 5:45). He shows His love every day to even those who curse Him. God loves!
God Loves You
So many are ridden with guilt about the mistakes and blunders they have made. They feel that they have done so much wrong that God has no place for them. Think again about those words about the sun and rain. They come equally on the just and the unjust. After Jesus told us to look at how God feeds the birds, He asks, “Are you not of more value than they?” You may not see your value because of all of your mistakes, but He still does! Remember His prayer about forgiveness for those who were crucifying Him, yet He still loved them! In spite of all we have done in the past, He still loves us and gave His son to prove it!
God Loves You Always
Finally, remember that His love is unchanging. Think of the worst day you every lived and know He still loved you at the end of that day. Find the joy that awaits you today when you remember that “…nothing shall be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ” (Rom. 8:39). Remember these four simple words about eternal truth: God loves you always.