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<\/a>I know\u2026it\u2019s only August and there are hot days still ahead in Colorado, but I am getting the itch for autumn to arrive. The cool, crisp air. A sweater to wrap around myself. The scent of apples and nutmeg wafting through my kitchen. My fall d\u00e9cor throughout my home. I\u2019m ready.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
I\u2019m ready for a change\u2026even if it the calendar doesn\u2019t say it\u2019s fall, I want it to feel like fall.<\/p>\n
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As we search Scripture, we can see some descriptions of God as being like something we are familiar with.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ll begin our search in 2 Samuel 22:3 (NIRV) where the author of this book states, \u201cMy God is my rock. I go to him for safety. He is like a shield to me. He\u2019s the power that saves me. He\u2019s my place of safety. I go to him for help. He\u2019s my Savior. He saves me from those who want to hurt me.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n God is like a shield. His protection is provided to us against all of our enemies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the book of Psalms, we see a couple of descriptions of God. Psalm 46:7 (NIRV) says, \u201cThe Lord who rules over all is with us. The God of Jacob is like a fort to us.\u201d <\/em>Again, we see God\u2019s protection. A fortress to surround us in times of trouble.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And in Psalm 121:5 (NIRV), the Psalmist shows how God provides comfort during the uncomfortable times of our life. \u201cThe Lord watches over you. The Lord is like a shade tree at your right hand.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n In Proverbs, we see two more pictures of what God is like. In Proverbs 3:12 (NIRV), God is described as a father. \u201cThe Lord trains those he loves. He is like a father who trains the son he is pleased with.\u201d<\/em> Because of the great love God has for us, we accept His training as we might from our earthly father.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n And in Proverbs 18:10 (NIRV), God\u2019s name is shown to be of great value to those who seek protection. \u201cThe name of the Lord is like a strong tower. Godly people run to it and are safe.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n God is described as a consuming fire several times in Scripture. As One who desires that we remain faithful to Him. The Hebrew author states it like this. \u201cWe are receiving a kingdom that can\u2019t be shaken. So let us be thankful. Then we can worship God in a way that pleases him. We will worship him with deep respect and wonder. Our \u2018God is like a fire that burns everything up.\u2019\u201d <\/em>(Hebrews 12:28-29, referencing Deuteronomy 4:24 \u2013 NIRV)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Psalmist asks the question, \u201cWho, O God, is like you?\u201d<\/em> (Psalm 71:19b – NIV) And Jeremiah answers the question. \u201cNo one is like you, O Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.\u201d<\/em> (Jeremiah 10:6 \u2013 NIV) We can try to describe God, but to be honest, God is beyond our comprehension. And also to be honest, I\u2019m thankful for that.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If I were able to put my exact words to God\u2019s existence and being, there would be nothing to draw me to Him. I\u2019d have Him figured out. But instead, I\u2019m continually searching for God. For who He is and why He loves me so. I\u2019m continually searching His Word to find something new about God.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What is God like to you? Is He like a Light? Is He like a Teacher? Is He like a Husband? Is He like a Father? What is God like?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The great news is that God wants to be all of these for you and He wants to be everything for you.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fall really is just around the corner. I simply need to be patient. Now that sure is difficult!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Grace and peace be yours in abundance,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Donna<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What a beautiful morning it is in Colorado! It\u2019s a bit cooler and there was snow in the mountains yesterday! These little weather patterns remind us that the seasons are thinking of changing. 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