ODJ: god spot
January 19, 2010
I received my message from no human source, and no one taught me. Instead, I received it by direct revelation from Jesus Christ (v.12).
READ: Galatians 1:11-24
Recently, scientists announced that they had identified at least three “god spots” in the human brain. They believe that the same portions of our lobes that allow us to interpret people’s moods and intentions also help us manage our “religiosity.” Hmmm. That sounds a lot like scientists once again trying to explain away spiritual life as a biological phenomenon (atheist scientist Richard Dawkins believes that religion is a virus, spread from brain to brain).
The apostle Paul knew nothing about god spots, but he did know how to spot God at work! In Galatians 1, he acknowledged his former life as a ruthless persecutor of Christians (v.13). But something amazing happened. By a divine work of God, Paul was changed from the inside out as he received Jesus as his Savior (vv.15-16).
The profound spiritual change Paul experienced was a work of the Holy Spirit (John 3:5). Paul later revealed the origin of his teachings and writings about Jesus, when he stated: “God revealed these things by His Spirit. For His Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets” (1 Corinthians 2:10). In another account, he noted that God’s plans were revealed to him “by His Spirit” (Ephesians 3:5).
Spots in the brain cannot explain the amazing change of life seen in Paul and countless other believers in Jesus. It can’t explain the extreme change God has made in you and me. Only the work of God’s convicting, comforting Spirit can explain it (John 14:16; 16:8).
While many scientists will continue to use research to try to lift up natural reasons for our belief in God, the reality of the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit in our lives is proof of His existence. Be encouraged in your faith today as you ”spot” the Spirit working in you and others! —Tom Felten
What work has the Holy Spirit been doing in your life? How does the presence of the Holy Spirit affect your faith?
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Thank you for this very relevant blog! Indeed, science would try to convince us that God is just a figment of our imagination, something made up in our minds, but the truth of Scripture reveals otherwise!
Amen to that!
A great change
He introduced me to Christ. He is teaching me the Word of God. He is transforming my life day by dayi
Nice blog!
God is real, living in us!
Oh you have got to be kidding
haha why do u say that @Trebon?
Probably because the ability to fabricate gods requires a cognitive neurology– and that neurology is a product of evolutionary mutation. What, you thought mental process wasn’t biological? If you’re under the impression that religion doesn’t stem from mental processes, you have no right to talk about religion or mental processes.