But concerning the dead, that they rise, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the burning bush passage, how God spoke to him, saying, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'? He is not the God of the dead, but the God of the living. You are therefore greatly mistaken."
Mark 12:24-27
Be encouraged today that you worship the living God. Religions have you worship someone who is dead. But Christianity is about worshiping and serving a God who is alive! That's why Christianity isn't a religion--it's a relationship with the One, True, Living God.
In Daniel chapter 6, after Daniel was thrown into the lion's den, King Darius comes to see if "Daniel, the servant of the living God" (Daniel 6:20) had been able to deliver him. And yes, the living God delivered Daniel! Afterwards, King Darius made a decree for the entire world to read:
"To all peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you. I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, and steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion shall endure to the end. He delivers and rescues, and He works signs and wonders In heaven and on earth, Who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions" (Daniel 6:25-27).
Daniel trusted the living God for all of His needs--and you can also trust Him in every need you have, in every circumstance you experience. He is the living God. He is alive and actively working in your life. You don't worship some dead god or an idol; you have the honor and privilege of communicating with and expressing your love to our Lord and Savior. The enemy sure made an effort to kill Him and keep Him dead, but nothing could keep Jesus in the grave. God raised Jesus from the grave, showing His power over death.
As you go about your day today, remember the wonderful blessing that you have. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). Whatever circumstances you are facing this week, know that you have a living God to run to, and that you have the Spirit of the living God to guide, direct, teach, and encourage you. Truly we know that we serve the living God.
"My soul longs, yes, even faints For the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God" (Psalm 84:2).
"But the Lord is the true God; He is the living God and the everlasting King" (Jeremiah 10:10a).
