What Is God Like -WHAT HAS GOD DONE?

If you want to get to know someone well, it is helpful  if you learn what he has accomplished and the challenges he has overcome.  Similarly, if you want to know God well, you need to learn what he has done. As you do, you may be surprised to discover how much of what he did in the past benefits us now and involves our future.

GOD CREATED ALL THINGS FOR OUR GOOD

Jehovah God is the Grand Creator, and his "invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world's creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made." (Romans 1:20)   "He is the Maker of the earth by his power, the One who established the productive land by his wisdom and who stretched out the heavens by his understanding."  (Jeremiah 10:12)   The wonders of creation also revealed God's interest in us.

Consider how Jehovah enriched our life by creating  humans "in his image."  (Genesis 1:27)  That means he made it possible for us to reflect in a small way his incomparable qualities.  He endowed us  with spiritual capacity, or the ability to understand his views and values. As we endeavor to live by these, we enjoy greater happiness and meaning in life.  More than that, he gave us the potential for building a relationship with him. 

Next time: What Is God Like? - Conclusion of WHAT HAS GOD DONE?

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