November 9, 1998, Monday

What type of person says that God does not exist and that

He did not create the universe? Is it posssible for someone

to receive a new heart and spirit? What type of knowledge

is best to acquire for the total person to grow and benefit?

The Psalmist tells us that a foolish person denies that God

exists--"The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God."

They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There

is none who does good" (Psa 14:1). The visible proof of

one who believes God is the action of his life.

God spoke to us through Ezekiel the prophet to tell us that

with a statement of faith and belief in Him, He begins to

make a change in that person--"I will give you a new heart

and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of

stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh"

(Eze 36:26). It is a new creation that God makes from

the old person that God changes to be like Jesus.

Peter tells that we should grow in the grace of God and

consider that grace that now keeps us from sin--- "But

grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever

Amen" (2Pet 3:18). To know Him better will be a great

benefit and gain.

Let us remember who is the Creator of the universe. God's

name is Jehová Hoseem. He is the God who is the Creator

of our faith and reason. He is the Creator of our growth

and progress in Him. He is the Creator of the new creature

spiritually. Trust Him and Praise Him Today for all the

"new" that has come and the "old" that has passed away.