Want to know God?

Member, First Baptist Church, Gantt

Since I’ve been married I have picked up a tradition — when I am ending a conversation with someone I love or heading out to go somewhere, I tell that person (or people) that I love them. This makes so much sense to me because we are told in Scripture, “[The day and the hour are unknown] but about that day or hour no one knows not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Matt. 24:36). We are not promised one more day, one more hour, one more breath. Wouldn’t you like to be assured that the last words you speak to someone are words of love? 

God tells me every day that He loves me. For me, at times it’s a beautiful spring dawn or the fact that I get up and move around a bit unassisted or a surprise blessing — you get the idea. Most often it is when I am reading Scripture and this overwhelming feeling of peace and love pervades my soul. When that happens I know the Holy Spirit’s comforting me. How do I know? Because before Jesus was crucified He told the disciples: “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in My name, He shall teach you all things and bring to your remembrance whatsoever I have said unto you” (John 14:26). Some of the teachings from Jesus that the Holy Spirit reminds me of when I need the assurance of God can be found in Matthew 5:44, John 15:13, Romans 13:10 and of course the golden rule: “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 19:19). 

If you want any more proof that God loves you, think about the fact that before you or I were born He sent His Son to die a horrible death to ensure that we would not eternally suffer for our sins. His sacrifice ensures that upon our acceptance of Him, we will reside in heaven. The time is coming soon when Jesus will call His children home. Don’t miss the call of the Savior. He is knocking on that sinful, hard heart. Let Him in. Accept His love and His peace.