Getting to Know God

We cannot see God because he does not have a human form. Yet, God wants us to get to know him.  One way we can become acquainted with him is by observing his extraordinary works-the "paintings" and "sculptures" of creation.  At Romans 1:20, the Bible states:  "[God's ] invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's creation onward because they are perceived by the things  made, even his eternal power and Godship."  Yes, just by studying a painting or a sculpture can help you gain insight into the personality of the artist, meditating on God's marvelous works can help you become better acquainted with his personality.

Of course, we cannot answer all of life's nagging questions merely by looking at God's creative works.  But we can find answers to such questions by searching God's Word, the Bible.  It was by reading the Bible with an open mind that the two men mentioned earlier came to the conclusion that God exists and that he does care about what happens to us. 

Next time: Comfort in Times of Crisis

The Watchtower, 2000