Can you by searching find God?

Here is a question that was asked as far back as the earliest Scriptures in the book of Job, Chapter 11, vs. 7. You might say of the Bible, what good is a book that old anyway, could it possibly be relevant in this day and age? Does it have any modern value?

In nearly every motel and hotel across our great country and in 187 countries and 82 languages around the world, this book is freely and lovingly made available by a team of dedicated people known as The Gideons.

Since the Gideon organization began in 1899 (1911 in Canada) there have been literally thousands upon thousands of recorded miracles of transformed lives, foiled suicides, healed relationships as well as those who were simply comforted or encouraged as a result of the changing power found through the Bible.

When one looks into the opening pages of a Bible printed by the Gideons, you will find a summary of what these men and women of God have learned and experienced about the power of this book. It is as follows...

“THIS BOOK REVEALS THE MIND OF GOD, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.

ITS DOCTRINES ARE HOLY, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.

READ IT TO BE WISE, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

IT IS THE TRAVELLER’S MAP, the pilgrim’s staff, the pilot’s compass, the soldier’s sword, and the Christian’s charter. Here, too, heaven is opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.

CHRIST IS ITS GRAND SUBJECT, our good its design, and the glory of God its end.

IT SHOULD FILL THE MEMORY, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.

IT IS GIVEN YOU in life, will be opened at the judgement, and be remembered forever. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labour, and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.

OWNED, IT IS RICHES; studied, it is wisdom; trusted, it is salvation; loved, it is character; and obeyed, it is power.”

There was once a time that I foolishly spoke out against this Book because I could not understand it. Years later, after I had responded to God’s call upon my own life, I also became a Gideon, spending much of my time delivering thousands of Bibles to people across the country and have enjoyed meeting some of the most wonderful folks in my travels. As with any serious Christian, I too have many personal stories of miracles and impossible prayers answered and a knowledge of His loving relationship with me. Then the answer to the question is emphatically, “YES, God can be found if you are willing to search for Him.”

God tells us in the Bible, “ And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13

Doug Greenfield 2008