Today’s Devotional: “Humanity’s Greatest Need”

Even amid the war between Russia and Ukraine, Israel and the U.S. against Iran and its proxies, and the potential for China’s invasion of Taiwan, the existence of God is probably the most important issue facing our world.

Now, that’s a heck of a statement, considering all the horrific acts of violence and terrorism we’re seeing, the genocide that is happening, the increase in deadly diseases, and the potential collapse of economies around the world.

But all these pale in comparison to humanity’s greatest need, which is its search for God. This is infinitely more important than everything else.

The writer of Hebrews says not only does God exist, but He rewards those who diligently seek Him.

“Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

Therefore, it’s foolish to say there is no God, as the Psalmist said, “The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” (Psalm 14:1a)

A fool is someone who literally doesn’t think. They say and do things with little thought, especially regarding their eternal existence. They have bought into the lie that their actions have no eternal consequences.

This is why seeking after God is the most important issue facing humanity today: it concerns the eternity of the soul and spirit, whereas everything else concerns humanity’s present existence, which is like a vapor that soon perishes.

The Psalmist goes on to say, “The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand, who seek God.” (Psalm 14:2)