Wisdom From Our Creator

Our Creator has a wonderful message for us. Unlike oral traditions that vary among people groups, God has ensured that we have an accurate, written record of Himself recorded in His Word (II Timothy 3:16-17). We can know with confidence Who God is and how we are to worship Him (John 4:23-26). 

God has created us as spiritual beings with the ability to know and to worship Him. As the Creator of all, He is the God of every tribe and nation (Acts 17:22-31). Instead of many conflicting ways, God has established one way for all people to come to Him – through His Son, Jesus Christ (I Timothy 2:3-6; Acts 4:11-12). His story is the focus of the Bible (Romans 5:6-11). 

God wants us to have a personal relationship with Him. The rituals of religion can never replace the peace of His presence (John 16:33). We can experience a joyful relationship with Him as we speak to God in prayer and allow Him to speak to us through His Word. He has desired this for each one of us before the beginning of creation (Ephesians 1:3-4).

Sin separates us from God. The first man rejected God (Romans 5:12), and each generation since Adam has experienced physical and spiritual death (James 1:14-15). The penalty of sin is death, and we are all guilty before God (Romans 3:23).

God has provided the way to be restored to Him. He gave His Son Jesus to pay the penalty of our sin (II Corinthians 5:21). Jesus died on the cross for our sins. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)

Each one of us has a choice to make. Will you follow His path? This is the most important choice in life (Acts 3:17-21). Believe that Jesus, the Son of God, died on the cross and arose from the grave to take our sin away. Admit that you have sinned against God and with repentance, ask Him for forgiveness (Romans 3:10, 22-24).  Pray in faith accepting God’s forgiveness.

His path is the way of blessing. God will keep His promise to give you a new life, a new direction, and a new destination (Ephesians 2:4-10; Titus 3:4-7; II Corinthians 5:17-18). His character and His ways do not change (Hebrews 13:8; Titus 1:2). He will never stop caring for you. He has prepared for you a home for eternity (John 14:1-6; 20:31).

You can experience a life of victory. You have God’s power in His presence. God has provided all that you need for this life’s journey (II Peter 1:3-4). He will give you His Spirit to dwell in you (Romans 15:13). You have His spiritual weapons (II Corinthians 10:3-5; Ephesians 6:10-18) against evil (John 8:44; John 10:10; II Corinthians 11:3, 14-15; James 1:14; Revelation 2:9).

When we stumble, it is important to get back up, and continue on His path. The Christian journey involves choices to obey daily (Colossians 2:8-11; I Peter 5:6-11). When you fail, ask Him to forgive you. He will never give up on those pardoned by Christ’s blood (James 4:7-10; I John 1:9). Determine to endure hard times (II Timothy 2:1-7).

Our greatest accomplishment in life is to glorify God. This is the purpose for which we were created (Colossians 1:15-22). He is worthy of our worship in every area of our lives – whether big or small (I Corinthians 10:31).

We all need other believers on life’s journey. God uses biblical preaching, teaching, and fellowship in the local church to grow us and to provide us opportunities to serve (Hebrews 10:25). As we grow spiritually (I Thessalonians 5:23-24; Romans 6:3-6), our lives will be an important witness to others (Matthew 28:19-20; II Corinthians 5:17-19; I Peter 3:15).

We want to be an encouragement to you! If you have come to Christ through the witness of Today’s Native, write to us, and share your testimony of salvation. Your continued study of God’s Word is vital for your Christian growth. You may request additional resources to aid your growth in Christ. We look forward to hearing from you!