God Exists in Us

God Exists in Us

Psalm 53: 1-3

“1 Fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they commit abominable acts; there is no one who does good. 2 God looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. 3 They have all fallen away, they are all alike perverse; there is no one who does good, no, not one.”

Some people say that God does not exist.  They point to the evil that runs rampant in this world as proof of their argument.  And they close their eyes to the presence of God.

Believers know that God is in the world despite the evil and the suffering that exist. We know that God can be found in the rain, and in the sun.  He is in the wind and in the calmest, most silent place.  He is in the light and in the darkest moments.  He is in the largest and the smallest of things.

He exists in every act of love, in every kindness done.  His voice is heard in every word of hope.  His presence is felt in every arm that lifts, in every back that bends, in every hand that grasps for the benefit of others.

God is in the world. He lives and works through us.

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” 

(John 14:12)

May the love of Christ be with you,

Rev. Eric Lanier (Retired)