December 15, 1998, Tuesday

Is is enough to acknowledge that God is your Creator or

what else should one say about Him? At Christmas we think

of the gifts that may come from family and friends around

us, but where do the really good gifts come from? What

does God do for the believer personally?

Elihu used his knowledge of God to make a defense to

others about the righteousness of God; that God uses

bad circumstances for good, He is in charge of all---

"Be patient and listen a little longer to what I am

saying on God's behalf. My knowledge is wide; I will

use what I know to show that God, My Creator, is

just" (Job 36:1-2). He urged others to listen to the

logic of one who knew God, His mercy, and goodness.

James knew that God did not bring dark times to man

to hurt him, but to bring light and hope to everyone--

"Every good gift and every perfect present comes from

heaven; it comes down from God, the Creator of the

heavenly lights, who does not change or cause darkness

by turning" (Jas 1:17). He is the light that shines in

darkness, that reminds us He is sovereign in all.

Paul told his Colossian friends that God renews the

believer and teaches him about Himself, to give him

a better way, and to demonstrate Himself to him---

"You have put on the new self. This is the new being

which God, its Creator, is constantly renewing in His

own image, in order to bring you to a full knowledge

of Himself" (Col 3:10). As we learn about Him, we

know Him better, and become like Him.

Let us remember who has the holier and righteous way.

God's Name is Jehová Elohim. He is the God who puts

our feet on a highway of holiness that allows us to

enter at the narrow gate of eternal life, not the wide

broadway that leads to destruction. Lift your hands,

heart to Him for His creation and provision of the

righteous way. You can Trust Him and Praise Him

Today for a holy way and better way!