Man is attracted to beauty. The wonder of a fiery sunset, the amazement at the great expanse of the oceans, or being caught up in the vibrancy of color found in flowers. It is part of man, built in to him, to respond to such things. When we consider the many beautiful things that this earth contains, it draws us to the notion that there truly is a God. It is as if creation speaks to us. Romans 1:20 (New International Reader's Version) Ever since the world was created it has been possible to see the qualities of God that are not seen. I'm talking about his eternal power and about the fact that he is God. Those things can be seen in what he has made. So people have no excuse for what they do.
Undeniably, creation does speak to us. If we are listening, the message is crystal clear.
There is another entity that seeks to commune with man. Ever since his exile to this planet, he has been scheming to revenge himself for the indictment placed upon him. When man was introduced, Satan paid close attention to the relationship that God desired with this new creation. He saw how God ministered and communicated with man, even through the beauty of the world. If God could move the soul of man through impressions, then surely Satan could too. The proof was born at the Tree of Knowledge in the center of the Garden. Satan disguised himself as the most beautiful of creatures and waited in the tree. The Bible, in Genesis 3, says that the serpent spoke to Eve. I believe he did. But was it with words? Was it a talking beast? Or was it through impressions, vibrations, if you will. Perhaps it was at that point in history that the soul of man was introduced to the vibrations of the atmosphere, tempting and drawing him away from the gentle leading of God.
There are some things that Satan cannot counterfeit. One of them is the way that God speaks in depth to the depths of man's soul. It is the way that He meets man, right where he is, with love and compassion; with grace and mercy. These things cannot be mimicked.
And then there is the Cross. The ultimate defeat of the devil, and the ultimate victory for mankind. The cross is the place where man is forever reconciled to his God, by faith. It is the greatest communication of love in history!
The staff of Verticalink want to help define the difference between 'good vibrations' and the still small voice of God to man. Join us as we explore!
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