What are God’s attributes? When we talk about the attributes of God, we are trying to answer questions like, Who is God, What is God like, and What kind of God is he? An attribute of God is something true about him.
When we pray, it is helpful to know to whom we are praying. This series of devotions will enhance our perspective of God.
1. God Is Infinite – He is Self-Existing, Without Origin
” And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” (Colossians 1:17)
“Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.” (Psalm 147:5)
“In the beginning God…” (Genesis 1:1)
2. God Is Immutable – He Never Changes
“For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.” (Malachi 3:6)
God does not change. Who he is never changes. His attributes are the same from before the beginning of time into eternity. His character never changes – he never gets “better” or “worse.” His plans do not change. His promises do not change. This ought to be a source of incredible joy for believers.
These two concepts should challenge our thinking and rejoice that we are praying to the eternal, self-existing, and never changing God. And, if you have trusted Jesus Christ to be your personal Lord and Savior, He is your God also.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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