The Handiwork-What Is Behind It? -Conclusion of Contest Over a Personal God

"What you are unknowingly giving godly devotion to, this I am publishing to you.  The God that made the world and all the things in it, being, as this One is, the Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in handmade temples, neither is he attended to  by human hands as if he needed anything, because he himself gives to all persons life and breath and all things. And he made out of one man every nation of men, to dwell upon the entire surface of the earth."  (Acts 17:23-26)  An interesting line of reasoning, do you not agree?

Yes, rather than suggesting that God was unknowable, Paul was emphasizing that those  who made the Athenian altar, as well as many in his audience, did not yet know Him.  Paul then urged them-and all who have since read his speech-to seek to know the Creator, for "he is not far off from each of us."  (Acts 17:27) You can see that Paul tactfully introduced the fact that we can see evidence of a Creator of all things by observing his creation.  By doing this, we can also discern some of his qualities.  

We have examined various lines of evidence that point to a Creator. One is the vast, intelligently organized universe, which clearly had a beginning. Another is life form on earth, including the design manifest in our body cells. And a third is our brain, with our associated awareness of self and our interest in the future.  But let us look first at two other examples of the Creator's handiwork that touch us daily.  In doing so, ask yourself, 'What does this show me about the personality of the One who designed and provided it? 

Next time: The Handiwork-What Is Behind It? -Learning From His Handiwork

From the book Is There a Creator That Cares About You?