Why Do We Search for Answers When God's Word is Enough

Last night I attended a Bible study and afterwards sat down to enjoy some company with friends. All four of us come from different backgrounds and different denominations, but we all come together to celebrate the thing we share in common: worshiping God. A man sat down with my friends and I and as our conversation progressed, he told us that he does not believe speaking in tongues is real. Immediately afterwards, my friend spoke something not comprehendible by any language. She spoke in tongues. The man asked what she said, and she replied that she didn't know but that as Christians, we can ask the Holy Spirit for interpretation or to have it revealed to us. At this point, the conversation began to get heated. The man stated that he believed speaking in tongues happened "back in the day when crazy things were happening like turning water to wine and splitting oceans." He went on to say that he didn't think Intercession, speaking in tongues or healing is capable by human beings. My friends and I rebutted that the God gives everyone talents and gifts, and he does not enable us to do these things but does them through us. We are merely vehicles for God's use. Although none of these things have occurred through me, I believe they do happen since I've seen many around me experience these gifts.

This conversation brought many things to mind. The first was the man's comment about these things happening "back in the day." So often I hear people make this comment. What people don't realize is that God performs miracles every day. They may not be as big as splitting an ocean, but trust me, miracles happen. Just like I don't believe coincidences- I feel God lines up two events or two people to benefit each other. How do we know that speaking in tongues is true if we don't understand? My theory is that the person speaking in tongues may not know what they are saying, but maybe the person sitting beside them hear it as comprehendible words, and it was an encouragement that they needed to hear. The person speaking in tongues was simply a vehicle for God's message.

Although not directly related to the conversation that took place last night, I hear many making comments that the church needs to change with the times to suit more people. This comment could not be more wrong in my opinion. The people need to change for the church. If there are fewer rules in the church, the less it looks like an organized religion, and the less the church looks like Christ. Isn't this the whole point of church? To live a life as Christ has lived? Jesus didn't change the rules to suit his wants as he matured, but he followed God's direction and outlines for life. Yes, we should accept those that are not like us, but I do not think that means we have to accept their sin. The rules and outlines for life need to stay the same and we as people need to change.

I believe that what holds people back from truly believing, is the analytical society we live in. People, their souls and spirits are supernatural beings. God works in ways we do not understand. We do not need to analyze everything to have a scientific answer for everything that happens in life. We as people want to be wise; but we will never be as wise as God. We are his children, and he is in charge. Those that rely on science so much, are those who have a fear of believing. Society needs to sit back and relax and delight in the fact that God performs miracles in a way we will never recognize. Once you believe in his word, and your spirit is filled with his joy, there will be no need for a scientific answer…no need to try to understand why or how God does things.