God is not a salesman, and surely not a politician out to sell himself. He has not put together an airtight logical argument or a controlled scientific experiment whereby we arrive, irresistibly, at the proof of his power and love. And yet “he did not leave himself without witnesses,” as Paul told the Lycaonians, “for he did good and gave you from heaven rains and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness”(Acts 14:17).

He did even more for Elijah. As a sign of his preeminence, he rained stone-consuming fire from heaven!

His signs for us may be less dramatic. Yet, he still invites us to test him and see if his claims aren’t true. As we read His word and see ourselves in it, as we appropriate its provision for cleansing, its methods for dealing with problems, as we depend on its promises and rest in hope, the windows of heaven open again and-not rain, not fire-but blessings of love, joy and peace shower down.

Why “go limping with two different opinions”? The Lord is God; He’ll prove it. Follow him.