Ways To See God — Benny B. Bristow

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” (Ps.19:1)

David is declaring that one can see God by just looking up! There are those who read the Bible that so beautifully and vividly describe the greatness and reality of God, and say, “I don’t believe the Bible. I don’t believe there is a God.” They continue, “To accept the account of God in the Bible requires faith instead of reality.”

However, they forget that a description of God is NOT limited to the Bible! In fact, God can be seen everywhere if we will only look UP, DOWN, and AROUND! The design and intelligence of the heavens and the earth verify the description in the Bible. The heavens filled with stars along with the powerful light beams of the sun, declare God. The soft glowing of the moon at night shows a beautiful reflection of the sun. The earth with a loud and booming voice heralds the message of life. The appearances of the seasons, winter, spring, autumn, and winter display the power and intelligence of God. Yes, God is everywhere!

God can be seen in the existence and functions of our bodies, our intellect, and ability to recognize our Creator. Just as David could see God’s presence and glory in the heavens and could see His handiwork in the firmament, he could also see Him as his maker.

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well” (Ps.139:14).

Isn’t it wonderful that Christians can see God by faith through studying the word, and also by seeing His marvelous creation? Life comes from life, and as the song expresses, “There is a God; He is alive!”

When did life with God begin? It NEVER began because He is eternal.

“The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms;” (Deut. 33:27).

There are those today who make every effort they can imagine to explain God away. But to do so, they must become blind to millions of proofs and evidences of Him everywhere. These infidels and atheists could see God if they would only open their eyes.

Recently as I was driving to work, the frost had covered the grasses along the side of the road and the early morning sun had turned the frost into thousands of diamond drops. The thought occurred to me that everywhere I looked I could see God. As I waited at the red traffic lights, I wrote the following poem:

I see Him in the sunshine, I see Him in the rain

I see Him in the dewdrops, I see Him in everything.

I see Him in the heavens; I see Him in the stars

I see Him in the present; I see Him from afar.

I see Him in the winter as cold winds blow past

I see Him in the early frost that sparkles on the grass.

I see Him in the springtime; when life is in full bloom

I see Him when the birds sing their melodious tunes.

I see Him in the families that we love so much

I see Him in the baby’s little tender touch.

I see Him when in worship, and when at work or play

I see Him now and forever throughout external’s day!