Rev. E. Anderson
The Living God
“But their idols are silver and gold, made by the hands of men.” - Psalm 115:4
Are we following a blind god? Are we talking to a deaf god? Are we following a god without feet, thinking that we are going somewhere? Are we lulled by the illusion of progress? We must guard against letting the work of our hands become the object of our worship. The work of our hands is an offering to the true God— not a god in and of itself.
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is a living God. He has a mouth and a voice. When He spoke, the world came into being. At the very sound of His voice, the earth was created. When He speaks, the mountains tremble and the oceans roar. He whispers in a still, small voice, and our hearts are satisfied, filled with His deep secrets.
God has eyes. He sees us. He searches for us as He did for Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. He sees beyond what human eyes can see. He is not impressed with outward appearances. He is not intimidated by strength or size. His piercing gaze sees straight to the heart. He sees our innermost thoughts and senses our subde attitudes.
God has ears. When we cry out to Him, He hears and answers. He heard the cries ofIsraelin bondage. He listens to our prayers. He hears us.
God has hands. With them He fashioned us in the womb. He holds the universe in the palm of His hand. He shelters us under His wing. With one wave of His hand, all His enemies are vanquished. His hands held Him in place on the cross, pierced with nails, fashioned by the work of our hands.
We follow a living God Who is present and active. Where do you see Him at work? You would do well to join Him there.
