History Books in 90 Days: 2 Samuel 22-24
What is an Attribute?
1 Corinthians 2:11 For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit
within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. (NIV)
An attribute of God is anything that God has revealed about Himself to be true. Many theologians
over the years have come up with lists of the attributes of God. Before we even start looking at
His attributes we must agree that we can’t possibly know all His attributes for He is an infinite God
therefore He would possess attributes that we cannot fully comprehend. With that said, we can
conclude that this devotional series will not be exhaustive in nature. Instead we will just barely get
our feet wet. God loves to reveal Himself to us, not just to satisfy our intellect but to overwhelm
our hearts with love for Him. Answers about who God is, what kind of God He is and how He acts
towards us are all sought by prayer, mediating on the Word and by self-disciplined labour. We must
remember that God reveals Himself to those that are prepared to receive Him, “Blessed are the
pure in heart, for they shall see God.” As we look at studying the attributes of God this month it is
important to remember that God is not made up of parts. God is complete and One with Himself.
Between His attributes no contradiction can exist, for in Him all His attributes are one. An attribute
is not a part of God, it is how God is. For example, love isn’t something that God has which can
grow or diminish and cease but rather when He loves He is simply being Himself. It’s the same way
with all the other attributes.
PRAYER and MEDITATION
1. What are some of the ways that God has revealed Himself to you in the past?
2. Receiving a revelation of God is not for the faint of heart, it takes prayer, mediation and
discipline to know the deep things of God. Are you willing to commit to seeking God for the
long haul?
3. Pray that you would persevere in seeking God, that you would gain understanding throughout
your life as you faithfully seek Him.
