God page 2

 God page 2 by ric gustafson

It is not a simple task to understand God. Because our awesome God has overwhelming majesty. How can I a mere man try to describe the God of the universe. God is all powerful, holy and righteous. God wants us to know him. God came down in our limited form as a human. God was born as a baby in a manger in a small village called Bethlehem. This was God's love to us because he desires for us to know him.

What prevents us from getting to know God better. Can we trust God completely?. God has provided us a way to understand him more. It is his love. The Holy Spirit is here to reveal to us our Creator and Savior. An intimate walk with God will produce joy in our life. 

To describe what God can do in your life, let us look at a man named John Newton. Newton's mother was a Christian. Newton's father was an English sea captain. Newton joined the British Royal Navy. But he was discharged because of unruly behavior. Newton moved to Africa and worked for a slave trader. Eventually, Newton became a captain of a slave ship. 

On one voyage, there was a fierce storm. Fearing for his life, Newton surrendered his life to God. Knowing slavery was wrong, he began to crusade against it. Newton became a minister. Because now he knew God, Newton penned one of the greatest hymns of all time.

The hymn is called ' Amazing Grace'.

Only God can change a slave trader to a minister.

research help: ' God' by Bill Bright

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric