Longing For God

From the beginning of human existence, there
has been a natural longing for God to manifest
Himself in unshadowed reality. The universal
cry is for God to convince the world that He
is God.




``Why do the nations rage, and the people
plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth
set themselves, and the rulers take counsel
together. He who sits in the heavens shall
laugh; The Lord shall hold them in derision.
Then He shall speak to them in His wrath,
and distress them in His deep displeasure.
Now therefore, be wise, O kings; be instructed,
you judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with
fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the
Son, lest He be angry, and you perish in the
way, When His wrath is kindled but a little.
Blessed are all those who put their trust in
him.``

Even the ungodly demand hard evidence of God,
and scoff, ``He is not apparent.`` The wicked
man says to himself ``God has forgotten; He
hides His face; He will never see.`` A similar
situation troubled the Psalmist himself, who
asked, ``why do You stand afar off, O Lord?
Why do you hide in times of trouble?`` Indeed,
the wish for God to prove Himself is implicit
in many psalms, and the frequent plea is:
``Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered!``