THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT GOD

The Scriptures were not given merely to prove that God exists but to reveal who He is—that we might know Him, love Him, and serve Him. The heavens themselves proclaim His glory, the firmament declares His handiwork (Psalm 19:1). Creation speaks, if we will listen, of His power and majesty. The stars above whisper that there is a Mind behind their order, a Hand behind their beauty. The birds of the air and the lilies of the field tell us that He not only exists, but that He cares (Matthew 6:26). Yet though nature declares that there is a God, only the Word of God can unveil His heart.

In Scripture, we see not only His might but His mercy, not only His sovereignty but His steadfast love. “God is Spirit” (John 4:24), and “God is love” (1 John 4:8). He cannot lie (Numbers 23:19), nor does He change (Malachi 3:6). From Genesis to Revelation, He reveals Himself as the One who creates, commands, and cares. Each of these truths must be engraved upon the heart of every believer.

He Creates

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1). The second chapter of Genesis reveals the intimacy of His creative hand—how He formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into him the breath of life (Genesis 2:7). Creation is not the product of chance, but the expression of divine will. Every mountain, every ocean, every heartbeat is the testimony of His craftsmanship. “Know that the Lord, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture” (Psalm 100:3).

If He made us, then we belong to Him. We owe Him our worship, our service, our very breath. To deny the Creator is to forget our reason for being. “Although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful” (Romans 1:21). The tragedy of the world is that it worships the creation instead of the Creator (Romans 1:25). Yet to those who know Him, worship becomes joy. “I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being” (Psalm 146:2).

How could we not adore the One who gives us life, who sustains us, who crowns each day with His goodness? “The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord raises those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous” (Psalm 146:8). He alone is worthy of our praise, for “You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created” (Revelation 4:11). Every act of true worship is a confession that we were made by Him and for Him.

He Commands

The same God who created us has the right to command us. His authority flows from His nature, and His commands flow from His love. In the garden, God gave Adam and Eve His word to guide them (Genesis 2:16–17). Yet the temptation of the serpent was to reject that word—to decide good and evil apart from God. “You will be like God,” the deceiver said (Genesis 3:5). And from that moment, mankind has sought independence from its Maker.

To obey God is to restore the relationship broken in Eden. “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways” (Psalm 128:1). “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all” (Ecclesiastes 12:13). His commandments are not grievous but gracious. “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him…for your good?” (Deuteronomy 10:12–13). To obey Him is not to lose freedom, but to find it, for “His commandments are not burdensome” (1 John 5:3).

He commands because He cares. Every precept is a safeguard, every commandment a pathway to blessing. “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength” (Deuteronomy 6:4–5). The highest law of life is love for God, and love is proven in obedience. “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). Obedience without love is slavery, but love without obedience is hypocrisy. True discipleship is the harmony of both—the surrender of the will to the One who loved us first.

To love God is to choose His way even when ours seems easier. “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father” (John 14:21). The soul that delights in His will walks in freedom and joy. “I delight to do Your will, O my God, and Your law is within my heart” (Psalm 40:8).

He Cares

From the beginning, God has shown His tender concern for His creation. “It is not good that man should be alone,” He said, and from Adam’s side brought forth Eve, his companion (Genesis 2:18–25). The first home, the first marriage, the first family—all were born from divine compassion. Every act of providence and every word of Scripture declare this same truth: God cares for His people.

Why does the Almighty care for creatures so frail and forgetful? Because love is His nature. “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God…for God is love” (1 John 4:7–8). His care is not abstract but personal. He knows each hair of your head, each tear that falls unseen. “Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will…Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:29–31).

His thoughts toward you are precious and innumerable. “How precious are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them!” (Psalm 139:17). Even when you cannot see His hand, you can trust His heart. “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11).

The cross of Christ is the supreme proof of that love. “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son” (John 3:16). “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). If you ever doubt His care, look again at Calvary. There, love stretched wide its arms to embrace the world. There, the heart of God was laid bare for all to see. “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 4:10).

When you remember that God creates, commands, and cares, your faith finds firm foundation. You were made by His hand, guided by His word, and held by His love. The proper response is worship—humble, joyful, wholehearted worship. “Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture” (Psalm 95:6–7).

Let this truth lead us to prayer:

O Lord, my Creator, my Commander, and my Caregiver, You have made me for Yourself and I belong to You. Teach me to trust Your wisdom, obey Your word, and rest in Your love. Keep me from wandering pride and faithless fear. Let my heart rejoice in Your goodness and my life bring You glory. You are worthy of all my praise, now and forever. Amen.

Bryan Dewayne Dunaway