In our modern world, it's easy to fall into a pattern of living as if God is merely a concept rather than a living presence. We may attend church, read our Bibles, and even pray, but do we truly expect God to show up and act in our lives? Many of us have unintentionally adopted what could be called 'functional atheism' – conducting our lives and even our faith as if God doesn't actively participate in our world. Yet Scripture paints a dramatically different picture. Jeremiah boldly proclaims that the Lord is not just a philosophical idea or a historical figure, but "the living God and the everlasting king." This isn't merely poetic language – it's a fundamental truth that should transform how we approach every aspect of our lives. God is not distant or disinterested. He is alive, active, and engaged with His creation. Jesus himself affirmed this when he said, "My father is always at his work to this very day, and so am I." God didn't create the world and then step back to watch it run. He continues to work, to move, to heal, to transform, and to guide. When we begin to truly grasp that God is living and active, it changes everything. Our prayers become expectant conversations rather than ritualistic monologues. Our worship becomes an encounter rather than a performance. Our daily lives become adventures of faith rather than exercises in self-reliance. Today, let's challenge ourselves to move beyond a theoretical faith to a living relationship with the God who is present and active in our world.

At age 18, after suffering from mononucleosis for over five weeks with fever, chills, body pain, and loss of appetite, a desperate two-hour prayer session resulted in immediate healing. The fever broke, hunger returned, and wellness was restored instantaneously.

Discover more at RGMCA.ORG