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No Excuse for Not Knowing God, Part 2 - March 2010

Last week I published a newsletter and a blog entry about my vacation to British Columbia, and how I was awestruck by the splendor of God's creation. I cited Romans 1:20, which claims we have no excuse for not knowing God, since we only have to observe the wonders of nature to capture a glimpse of his power and divinity.
 
It was a great observation, and quite easy when considering the spectacular mountains, trees and wildlife we witnessed.
 
Yet to leave it at that would not be fair. If it is only that simple to "know God", why do we sometimes miss it? Why do some of us doubt? Why do some of us not believe? Why do many of us claim to know God, but fail to produce the fruit of such a grand relationship? Why have some of us determined that we really don't want to know him?
 
Frankly, we have an enemy whose sole aim is to distract us from knowing God. From the dawn of creation our attention has been divided between a relationship with God and chasing things that seem desirable yet ultimately do not lead to fulfillment. Think of all the things that are competing for our attention today. How often do we hear God's voice above the clatter? How often do we seek his voice?
 
As Paul points out in Romans 1:21, when we refuse to acknowledge God, "worship him as God or even give him thanks, [we begin] to think up foolish ideas of what God [is] like. As a result, [our] minds [become] dark and confused."
 
Should it require a vacation in the Rocky Mountains or a trip through an aquarium for me to remember the grandeur of God? Probably not. Still, without such stark reminders of God's glory, I can quickly and easily drift into a distracted haze to a point where God is at best an unclear afterthought.  
 
"In our world, where hundreds of things distract us from God, we have to intentionally and consistently remind ourselves of Him." - Francis Chan
 
Do not get discouraged if you are having trouble knowing God, but do not get complacent and stay there. Find ways to remind yourself of him. Learn to identify and cut out your "pet" distractions. Instead, read (or listen to) your Bible and discover how much he loves you and desires a relationship with you. Seek his signature in nature. Discover his character in those who truly know, love and obey him.
 
Are you ready to allow God to reveal himself to you? Are you ready to start looking for him again? Are you ready to open the door?
 
"Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends." - Revelation 3:20
 
Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. - James 4:8

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