Is God Real: Prove it.

A message to the Believers

Deuteronomy 4:32-39 (NASB)
32 “Indeed, ask now concerning the former days which were before you, since the day that God created man on the earth, and inquire from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything been done like this great thing, or has anything been heard like it? 33 Has any people heard the voice of God speaking from the midst of the fire, as you have heard it, and survived? 34 Or has a god tried to go to take for himself a nation from within another nation by trials, by signs and wonders and by war and by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm and by great terrors, as the Lord your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes? 35 To you it was shown that you might know that the Lord, He is God; there is no other besides Him. 36 Out of the heavens He let you hear His voice to discipline you; and on earth He let you see His great fire, and you heard His words from the midst of the fire. 37 Because He loved your fathers, therefore He chose their descendants after them. And He personally brought you from Egypt by His great power, 38 driving out from before your nations greater and mightier than you, to bring you in and to give you their land for an inheritance, as it is today. 39 Know therefore today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord, He is God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other.

Who is Speaking? (Moses)

Moses is the leader and prophet chosen by God to guide the Israelites from their enslavement in Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land. At this stage, he is delivering a heartfelt discourse to the Israelites, reflecting on their journey and God’s unparalleled involvement in their history.

This passage falls within Moses’ final address to the people before they cross the Jordan River, a journey Moses himself will not complete. His tone is deeply reflective, almost fatherly, as he recounts the miracles and divine interventions the Israelites witnessed. Moses serves here not just as a leader but as a teacher and spiritual mentor, urging the people to anchor their faith in the one true God. He emphasizes God’s unique relationship with Israel, unparalleled acts of deliverance, and the covenant established with their ancestors. This moment is not just a history lesson; it’s a call to recognize God’s sovereignty, reminding the people that their existence and identity as a nation hinge entirely on God’s actions and character.

Moses’ role in this passage is significant because he stands as an intermediary between God and the Israelites. He acts as a voice of divine authority, reflecting on their shared history with God’s presence in it. His words also carry the weight of his personal experiences—having witnessed the burning bush, God’s miracles in Egypt, and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.

Who Was the Message To? (The Israelites)

The audience of this passage is the nation of Israel, freshly liberated from decades of slavery in Egypt and preparing to enter the Promised Land. These people had experienced firsthand the miracles of God, yet they are being reminded because human memory is often short, and they have shown tendencies to doubt and stray in the past.

This message is Moses’ exhortation for the Israelites to grasp the magnitude of their relationship with God. Unlike other nations, who worshipped multiple gods or lifeless idols, Israel worshipped the one true and living God, who actively intervened in their lives. Moses reminds them of unique and extraordinary events, like hearing God’s voice from the fire at Mount Sinai—a terrifying yet awe-inspiring experience—and witnessing the miraculous plagues and the parting of the Red Sea. These were unprecedented acts meant to show the world that the Lord alone is God.

The call in this passage is also a moral and spiritual challenge. Moses urges the Israelites to take these truths “to heart” (verse 39). This isn’t merely about intellectual acknowledgment but about deeply internalizing the knowledge that their God is sovereign, faithful, and unlike any other deity. This foundational understanding was meant to guide their obedience to His laws and shape their identity as His chosen people.

Moses’s Prophecy:

Deuteronomy 30 (NASB) Restoration Promised:
30 “So it shall be when all of these things have come upon you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you, and you call them to mind in all nations where the Lord your God has banished you, 2 and you return to the Lord your God and obey Him with all your heart and soul according to all that I command you today, you and your sons, 3 then the Lord your God will restore you from captivity, and have compassion on you, and will gather you again from all the peoples where the Lord your God has scattered you. 4 If your outcasts are at the ends of the earth, from there the Lord your God will gather you, and from there He will bring you back. 5 The Lord your God will bring you into the land which your fathers possessed, and you shall possess it; and He will prosper you and multiply you more than your fathers.

The interplay between Deuteronomy 4:32-39 and chapter 30 highlights the remarkable continuity and fulfillment of God’s promises and prophecies regarding Israel throughout history. Not only that but affirming and confirming that not only is God real, but by his own admission, professing him to be the only one true God, is in fact true……and here is the proof.

God’s Unique Sovereignty in Deuteronomy 4:

The assertion in Deuteronomy 4:32-39 that God is unparalleled—that no other god has done anything like choosing and delivering a nation—sets the stage for understanding Israel’s distinct place in history. God’s actions with Israel, from rescuing them out of Egypt to establishing them in the Promised Land, are described as unprecedented and exclusive demonstrations of His power, love, and covenant faithfulness. This passage elevates God’s sovereignty and uniqueness, not only in terms of His acts but also in terms of His enduring promises.

The Prophecy in Deuteronomy 30 and Its Fulfillment:

In Deuteronomy 30, Moses (speaking God’s words) foretells a cycle of disobedience, exile, repentance, and restoration. The remarkable aspect of this prophecy is how it accurately corresponds to historical events concerning Israel.

The Exile:

As predicted, Israel faced dispersion and exile due to their disobedience and failure to uphold the covenant.

Repentance and Restoration:

After millennia of struggle and suffering, their eventual return and re-establishment as a nation aligns directly with Moses’ prophetic message.

Modern Fulfillment:

Isaiah 43:6 (NASB)
6 “I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’
And to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’
Bring My sons from afar
And My daughters from the ends of the earth,

Isaiah 43:10-11 (NASB)
10 “You are My witnesses,” declares the Lord,
“And My servant whom I have chosen,
So that you may know and believe Me
And understand that I am He.
Before Me there was no God formed,
And there will be none after Me.
11 “I, even I, am the Lord,
And there is no savior besides Me.

Isaiah 43:6 (Restoration and Gathering)

Isaiah 43:6 speaks of God commanding, “I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ And to the south, ‘Do not hold them back.’ Bring My sons from afar And My daughters from the ends of the earth.”This verse reflects a prophetic promise of restoration, where God calls for the gathering of His people from all corners of the earth. Historically, this could be seen as pointing to Israel’s return from captivity or exile. Spiritually, it conveys God’s ability to reunite His people under His protection, emphasizing His control over nations and history.

In the modern context, some believers interpret this passage as a foretelling of the regathering of Israel in 1948, when the nation was reestablished after centuries of dispersion.

Isaiah 43:10–11 (God’s Sovereignty and Uniqueness)

Verses 10–11 read, “You are My witnesses,” declares the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me. I, only I, am the Lord, and there is no savior besides Me.”

Here, Isaiah highlights God’s sovereign nature and unique identity. These verses emphasize:

Israel’s Role as Witnesses:

The Israelites were chosen to be God’s witnesses to His existence, power, and truth. Their history, covenant, and interactions with God testify to His uniqueness and sovereignty.

God’s Uniqueness:

Isaiah makes it clear that no other god exists or can compare to the Lord. This declaration speaks to God’s eternal and unparalleled authority.

God as Savior:

Verse 11 underscores that God alone is the source of salvation—there is no other savior.

These declarations reaffirm Israel’s relationship with God and their responsibility to bear witness to His greatness.

Connection to the Return of Israel:

While Isaiah 43:6 speaks of a physical regathering of God’s people, verses 10–11 address their spiritual calling as witnesses. Together, these verses point to God’s enduring relationship with Israel. The reformation of Israel in modern times is often seen as evidence of these prophetic promises coming to fruition, demonstrating both God’s sovereignty and His commitment to His covenant people.

This prophecy’s fulfillment, whether seen historically or spiritually, can be viewed as part of a greater plan where Israel stands as living proof of God’s word and purpose.

The reformation of Israel as a nation in 1948 after nearly 3,000 years of dispersion adds significant weight to the fulfillment of this prophecy. Israel stands as a living testimony to the covenant relationship described in Deuteronomy, one that transcends human history and political circumstances.

A Testament to God’s Reality:

The fulfillment of Moses’ prophecy can be seen as a powerful affirmation of God’s reality and sovereignty. Israel’s survival and restoration defy natural explanation, pointing to a divine hand at work. The nation itself, alongside its history, serves as a living testament to God’s promises and power—showing that He is indeed “God in heaven above and on the earth below; there is no other” (Deuteronomy 4:39).

Faith Perspective:

From a faith standpoint, this continuity between prophecy and fulfillment is often cited as evidence of God’s existence and faithfulness. It demonstrates the reliability of Scripture and God’s active involvement in human history. For believers, Israel’s story is not just historical—it’s spiritual proof of God’s promises and His role in guiding His creation.

This profound connection between God’s words, Israel’s history, and their ultimate fulfillment can serve as a source of inspiration and conviction for believers.

In the words of Carl Gallups, Author of The Magic Man in the Sky:

” The world saw it occur, and we are witness of the miracle even today. Never before in human history has such impossibility among the affairs of Nations occurred. However, the impossible did occur with Israel, and the whole world saw it. So now they know without excuse that He alone is Lord.

Think of this. No other nation in history of the world has ever been dispersed and scattered among other nations for almost 2,500 years and then returned to their land. Not only did they return, but they also re-established their borders, government, heritage traditions, power economy and status in the world as a nation. Nothing like this has ever happened before and nothing like this among the Nations will ever happen again.

What if the United States of America was conquered and overrun by an emerging world superpower? What if the conquering nation’s military carried away all 300 plus million Americans from our country and deposited almost every one of us in the remote back country of a faraway land, and dispersed the rest of us across the various nations of the world?

What if for the next 2500 years our descendants intermarried and living among a multiplicity of Nations and cultures? What would be the odds that two and a half millennia later, our descendants would decide to return to the shores of America? What would be the odds that they would restore its borders, government, capital constitution, language institutions, culture, military might, and economic power, and that the glory of America would rise again after such a devastating blow from the conquering Nation, especially giving the ensuing passage of time?

This scenario is utterly unthinkable and would be humanly impossible. Why would people from several generations into the future know or care about the ancient America of their ancestors? How could they pull off such an unachievable feat? Without a doubt, this undertaking could not be accomplished. No other Nation in the history of humanity has ever accomplished such a thing…. except Israel.”

In Conclusion:

The nation of Israel stands as a living testament to the reality and sovereignty of God. Its unparalleled story defies all natural odds and human explanation. Scattered across nations for nearly 2,500 years, yet returning to its ancestral land to restore its borders, government, culture, and identity. This miraculous feat, unmatched in human history, is the fulfillment of divine prophecy foretold by Moses in Deuteronomy, spoken by the very mouth of God.

No other nation has achieved what Israel has, nor will such an event ever occur again in the affairs of nations. The restoration of Israel is empirical evidence of God’s existence and omnipotence. It demonstrates that only by His divine will and power could such an impossible journey be realized. Israel’s revival proves the accuracy of His promises, the unwavering truth of His Word, and the eternal scope of His covenant.

In witnessing this miracle, the world is without excuse. Israel’s story demands that glory and praise be given to the one true Lord, for His unmatched greatness and unfailing faithfulness. He alone is God, in heaven above and on the earth below, and there is no other. Let the existence of Israel echo as a testament to His divine authority for all generations to come.

Amen.