How can we demonstrate God's reality to those asking, "Where is their God?" Setting the Scene The cry “Where is their God?” (Psalm 115:2) still echoes today whenever skeptics see pain, confusion, or hypocrisy. Scripture gives clear, compelling ways to answer—through words, actions, and undeniable evidence that the Lord is real, active, and faithful. Anchoring Truth: Psalm 115:2-3 “Why should the nations say, ‘Where is their God?’ Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.” (Psalm 115:2-3) God is not absent; He reigns, governs, and intervenes. Confidence in this reality fuels every response we offer. Unmistakable Evidence in Creation • Psalm 19:1—“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.” • Romans 1:20—“Since the creation of the world His invisible qualities…have been clearly seen…so that men are without excuse.” • Order, beauty, and fine-tuning in nature point to an intelligent Designer far more convincingly than chance. Sharing scientific observations becomes a bridge to acknowledge the Creator behind them. Changed Lives Speak Loudly • 2 Corinthians 5:17—“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” • Galatians 5:22-23 lists the Spirit’s fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. • John 13:35—“By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another.” Visible transformation—freedom from addictions, restored relationships, sacrificial love—offers living proof no mere philosophy can duplicate. Historical and Prophetic Confirmation • 2 Peter 1:16—“We did not follow cleverly devised myths…but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.” • Acts 1:3—Jesus “presented Himself…with many convincing proofs that He was alive.” • Prophecies fulfilled in Christ (e.g., Isaiah 53; Micah 5:2; Psalm 22) verify Scripture’s accuracy and God’s sovereign orchestration of history. Jesus: God Made Visible • John 1:18—“No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son…has made Him known.” • Colossians 1:15—“He is the image of the invisible God.” • The resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:3-8) stands as the central, testable claim establishing Jesus’ deity and validating every promise God has made. Prepared Words, Gentle Tone • 1 Peter 3:15—“Always be prepared to give a defense…yet do so with gentleness and respect.” • Clarity, humility, and love disarm hostility and let truth shine without compromise. Everyday Practices That Point to the Lord • Consistent gratitude and public acknowledgment of God’s provision. • Integrity at work and faithfulness in commitments. • Serving the vulnerable with no expectation of return. • Sharing personal testimonies of answered prayer and guidance. • Gathering with believers for worship—community itself becomes a witness (Acts 2:46-47). Closing Encouragement God supplies ample evidence of His reality through creation, prophecy, the risen Christ, and Spirit-empowered lives. When people ask, “Where is their God?” we can confidently point to His works all around us and His grace within us, trusting the Holy Spirit to open eyes and hearts. |
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