Do You Believe in God?

Do You Believe in God?

Why do people believe in God? Is childhood upbringing so important that it stays with a person all their lives? Do we really have a mind of our own? If we are brought up as a Christian, will we always remain a Christian? Many questions like these come up in varied forms throughout our lives.

I think influence does mean a lot. Jesus said to His disciple to go into the entire world and preach the gospel.

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.…"Mark 16:15

If people were not influenced, then the gospel would have no power and souls would not be saved. But there is more than just hearing the words of a preacher that convicts a soul or convinces a person that there is a God.

God Speaks on the Inside

Those attuned to their inner selves can hear the voice of God. His voice for the most part is not loud and boisterous. His voice is soft like a brook and sometimes persistent like a loving parent giving us correction.

I like to give a radio analogy about the voice of God and of Satan. We like a radio are receivers. We pick up thoughts in our brains that come from two sources. Sure we have our own thoughts but they are at times influenced by the inner voice of God or Evil.  A little kid is thinking about putting his hand in a fire. The inner voice of God says, "Don't do it." While the voice of Satan says, "Do what you want and place your hand in the fire." The child soon learns to obey or disobey his different impulses. The wise child will learn to obey the voice of God while the rebellious will always choose the wrong course of action.

Is There a God?

Inquiry minds want to know, Is there a God? What does your inner guidance say? Are you confused and still haven't relied upon the voice of God to lead you? Many voices in this world will confuse you. Some will say, "God does not exist." They even give reasons based on evolution, science, knowledge, and debate. But what say you?  

God is within each of us until we reject His influence. We must all be careful not to grieve God to the point where He does not speak within us. When we start rejecting His inner truth we are left with emptiness and become prey to satanic voices.

Children of God are the pure in heart. They do see God. It isn't just about hearing about God, it is more about hearing from God in the inner man. I pity those who no longer hear from God. They need to repent from grieving Him and open their hearts a new and allow the fresh breath of God to fill them.

I'm afraid many will not take my advice. They now dance to a new drummer and sing their new songs of rebellion. God has been forgotten and new voices have taken His place within the soul.

Those Who Have Learned from the Father Will Come to Jesus.

"It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me" John 6:45.

In my next post we will learn what it is that the Father teaches. It won't be something new to the faithful. The Father of lights has already taught them.