YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE FOR NOT KNOWING GOD

God is the Creator of the universe; He called it into existence when out of nothing, He said, "Let there be light,"; "a space between the waters of the heavens from the waters of the earth,"; … "Let the earth produce every sort of animal, each producing offspring of the same kind" (Genesis 1:3; 6; 9; 11; 14;15;20; 22; 24). After that, He created human beings (a man and a woman) in His image to be like Him (them-the Trinity), with the plan for them to multiply, fill the earth, and govern it (see Genesis 1:26-28). After creation, God looked at His handiwork and was satisfied because He saw it was perfect (see Genesis 1:31).

Adam and Eve knew God personally; He visited with them every evening until they sinned. So, they knew He created the world He had charged them to govern. Being their offspring, we have that knowledge inherent in us, and the Bible, talking about people, says: "They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. People have seen the earth and sky since the world was created. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities-his eternal power, and divine nature. So, they have no excuse for not knowing God" (Romans 1:19-20).

Why do people convince themselves and others that there's no God when they have so much evidence proving otherwise? If they admit He exists, they'd have to obey Him, which they don't want to do. In short, they don't want to be accountable to Him; they like to do whatever, whenever, and however they want. Unfortunately for them, what they choose to believe won't get them off the hook.

So, Dear Reader, do you know God, and if you do, what does He mean to you? What difference has that knowledge made in your life? On the other hand, you are probably one of the people who claim there is no God. And the reason you claim there's no God is so you don't have to honor or obey Him. Look deep into your heart, and ask yourself where you came from. Deep down, you know God exists; the Bible is true and says God Has already put that knowledge in your heart. Dear Reader, you have no excuse for rejecting God or His Word; He created you in His image and loves you. He has sacrificed His Son, Jesus, to pay for your sin of rejection and rebellion, so He can have an ongoing relationship with you.

Stop pretending and lying to yourself that there's no God. If you don't like the dinner served, will pretending there's nothing to eat take away your hunger? Of course not!

Claiming there's no God will not excuse you from the consequences of not knowing him personally. We were made to worship; if you don't worship the Creator, you will worship something else in His place (see Romans 1:21-32).

Having said all that, what should one do to affirm their knowledge of God? They should agree with their hearts that God is the Author and Creator of the world; he is love, holy, and just, and does not tolerate sin. Humanity has fallen out of favor with God but can be restored by believing in Jesus, the Son of God, who died in our place. I encourage you to call on Him today and prove that God exists despite your excuses and is waiting to hear from you. Respond today; the sooner, the better.