The LORD God, how unlike all other gods! In this morning’s reading, the Psalmist responds to the nations’ question, “Where is your God?” (Psalm 115:2) Notice the answer: He is in the heavens. He does as He pleases (Psalm 115:3)! The Psalmist then describes how God is unlike their gods.
Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. (Psalm 115:4–7, KJV)
Notice that the world’s gods cannot relate to the human experience. They have all the features that should indicate they can, but they’re lifeless. How unrelatable and disconnected are these gods! How empty, powerless, and worthless they are! What about our God, the One in the heavens? Can He relate to the human experience?
So then, since we have a great High Priest who has entered heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to what we believe. This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. (Hebrews 4:14–15, NLT)
Yes! Our God is real! He walked this earth with His feet. From His throat, He spoke as no man ever spake before. His hands touched people and healed them. Through His nose, He breathed the air we breathe. He heard the cries of the weak with His ears. He saw the multitudes and wept. Yes, our God in the heavens, who is exalted above all—He is real!
Let us rejoice and confidently draw near, for in Him we will find mercy and grace to help us in our time of need (Hebrews 4:16)!
Thank you for joining me as I read and journal chronologically through the Bible! This devotional reflection comes from Psalms 111-118.