Proof, Part IV

The human body is a fantastic machine. Have you looked in the mirror lately? Don't like what you see? Look again. For God made us in His own image and we ourselves are His living testimony and proof. Think how awesome the human body is. It is made up of countless systems. The Endocrine System, Central Nervous System, Respiratory System, Circulatory System, Epidermal System, Reproductive System, Digestive System, Muscular System, eyes to see.... ears to hear.

The body (in perfect health) regulates sugars, releases endorphins, regulates body temperature, sends data from your eyes, ears, nose, skin, mouth, muscles, and all the other organs of the body to the brain. We have memory. We have teeth for chewing, noses for smelling, and a beating heart. Much, if not all, happens without even thinking about it. Your food digests automatically. A wound heals automatically.

Think that we are not a design? Oh, we most surely are.

Think about it... what are the most important organs in our body? There are four of them. The brain, the heart, the lungs, the spinal cord. Damage to these organs could end your life in seconds or forever change your life for the worst. In God's design there are bone structures that protect just these organs. The skull protects the brain and the ribcage protect the heart and lungs. The vertebrae protect the spinal column and there are no other bone structures that protect most of your other organs. Actually the strongest part of the ribcage (it's intersection) protect the esophagus and even some of the heart.

A design is simply this... something created with purpose in mind. If these bone structures have a purpose in protecting these organs then we are purposed and a designed organism. Every organ in the human body has it's own separate function, working together with the other organs of the body to support life. The body has an amazing battery of self defense mechanisms. White blood cells attack infection and our immune system fights off and strengthens the body against viral or bacterial attack.

Yet despite it's amazing complexity and shear strength, the human body is also weak. Life is fleeting and can be taken away from you at a moments notice and without time for you to react. Strong and resilient and yet also weak and frail is this ol' body of ours. If you think this design came from some primordial soup over billions of years you might want to reconsider. If you want proof of God's existence it might be better to stop looking to the sky and instead look in a mirror.  The proof is looking back at you.

^{Genesis 1:26-27}

²⁶ Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, ^[b] and over all the creatures that move along the ground."

 ²⁷ So God created man in his own image,
       in the image of God he created him;
       male and female he created them.

Proof, Part III

I understand that all people come from all different walks of life. Many believe in Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Atheism, etc. I respect these different opinions. I have delved into each one of them to learn what they are and what others believe. I respect and see the perception of other people but do you understand my perception? Right or wrong (in your opinion) I am a Christian. I believe in the God of Adam and Abraham. The God of our forefathers. I accept Him on faith and listen to His own testimony through His word. I believe in His Christ (The Son of God).

It is not important to me to show others that my perception is the "right" way or the "correct" way. Instead, it is up to me to show others the basis for my opinions and beliefs in hopes that they may understand why I believe what I believe. Further hope that they will see the faith and hope in what I believe and share because if I am right, it is crucial for others to be converted to this belief and walk in the ways of God. It is my right and my duty to share Him with others. I am not exerting my beliefs on you but only sowing seeds to help you to understand what my faith is. Maybe, once hearing my perception and opinions, you will believe also. Possibly not. So be it. It  is nevertheless my responsibility to promote the God that I believe in to help others believe. If I am right in my views.... you will beg me to continue. For this world needs His salvation more now than ever.

^{Psalm 78:32-39}

³² In spite of all this, they kept on sinning;
       in spite of his wonders, they did not believe.

 ³³ So he ended their days in futility
       and their years in terror.

 ³⁴ Whenever God slew them, they would seek him;
       they eagerly turned to him again.

 ³⁵ They remembered that God was their Rock,
       that God Most High was their Redeemer.

 ³⁶ But then they would flatter him with their mouths,
       lying to him with their tongues;

 ³⁷ their hearts were not loyal to him,
       they were not faithful to his covenant.

 ³⁸ Yet he was merciful;
       he forgave their iniquities
       and did not destroy them.
       Time after time he restrained his anger
       and did not stir up his full wrath.

 ³⁹ He remembered that they were but flesh,
       a passing breeze that does not return.

Proof, Part II

Consider for a moment.... I can not see oxygen but without it I can not live. I can not see gravity but without it I can not live. I can not see cells but without them I can not live. I can not see the ozone layer but without it, I can not live. I can not see white blood cells but without them I can not live. I can not see God but without Him I can not live. You can perceive the world through your senses any way you like and can form your own opinion just like anyone else but did you consider that there is only ONE truth.

Who understands that truth? Is it man? Are you kidding? Is it anyone of us? Who knows. However, God gives us His word and testimony. It is up to us whether to choose Him or not. Look around you though... take thought for how awesome His creation is... can  you possibly analyze it... or consider all it's wonders? Forget all you were told.... forget your opinion for just a moment... strip the world down to simple nature and remove what man has created and you will see the perfection of His creation. It IS a design. It IS fragile. It IS limitless.

Even our own bodies (although you may not feel so great about your own body) are a testament to His existence. We are His proof for we were made in His image. Man uses science to uncover God's small miracles and then man somehow thinks that by discovering such things that their discoveries disprove Him. People do not believe because they do not "want" to believe. They do not "want" to be ruled by Him or bow to Him or line up with His law and ways. It is easier for them to try to disprove Him and they will scratch and claw in desperation to do so.

^Job9:9-14

⁹ He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion,
       the Pleiades and the constellations of the south.

 ¹⁰ He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed,
       miracles that cannot be counted.

 ¹¹ When he passes me, I cannot see him;
       when he goes by, I cannot perceive him.

 ¹² If he snatches away, who can stop him?
       Who can say to him, 'What are you doing?'

 ¹³ God does not restrain his anger;
       even the cohorts of Rahab cowered at his feet.

 ¹⁴ "How then can I dispute with him?
       How can I find words to argue with him?

Proof, Part I

It is all about perception and how you see the world. Although there are many opinions and views concerning the existence of God or His non-existence, for us (the believers) it is one faith that we hold to. To me it is certain that God exists and there is no greater proof of Him than this magnificent creation that He has created. The proof of His existence is so profound that it can not be refuted (even though many try). His creation is so awesome that it can only be God that created such a thing.

In scripture, it claims that man has no excuse for not believing in God for He is clearly seen in the things, both seen and unseen, that He has made. Make no mistake though, our belief is not grounded in simply logical analysis of the world around us but in His awesome word and our own spiritual experiences. It is not simply that almost 60% of the worlds population believes in the God of Abraham (Muslims, Jews, and Christians) or the fact that the Bible has sold more copies than any other book in human history (both of which are facts), but it is our own life-changing experiences that build our faith in God and His Son.

Is Christianity just a way for the government and the church to control the masses? Well, we (as men) have done this in the past which is not good. However, the word of God is infallable. They may not believe what we say, but indeed there is nothing that they can say against God or His Son. It is clearly written that they will shut their mouths at Him. Again, they can find no wrong against Him which is why Jesus said "They have hated me without cause." One day, all will know Him from least to greatest.

^{Hebrews 8:10-12}

¹⁰This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel
      after that time, declares the Lord.
   I will put my laws in their minds
      and write them on their hearts.
   I will be their God,
      and they will be my people.
 ¹¹No longer will a man teach his neighbor,
      or a man his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,'
   because they will all know me,
      from the least of them to the greatest.
 ¹²For I will forgive their wickedness
      and will remember their sins no more."