The Books of God
The Books of God
Most people know that God has given us the Bible. We are familiar with the books of Scripture, the Word of God written for us. But what many people do not realize is that the Bible also tells us something remarkable. God has books of His own.
Not books of the Bible, but books that exist in heaven, and in some cases, books that were referenced on earth. Scripture gives us multiple glimpses into these books, and together they reveal a powerful truth about how deeply God is involved in our lives.
One of the clearest pictures appears in Daniel 7:10, where Daniel describes a vision of heaven. God is seated on His throne, thousands upon thousands stand before Him, and the Bible says, “the court was seated, and the books were opened.” Not one book. Books.
We see this again in Revelation 20:12, where John describes the final judgment. He writes that the dead, both small and great, stand before God, and “books were opened.” Then he adds something important. “And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life.” This tells us that there are multiple books, and that the Book of Life is distinct from the others.
Scripture goes on to say that people are judged according to what is written in the books. These books contain records. They tell stories. They matter.
The most important of these is the Book of Life. Revelation makes it clear that those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life belong to God. Salvation is not earned by works, but when someone gives their life to Jesus, their name is written in that book. Because of Christ, believers are not judged for salvation, but for how they lived out that salvation.
Beyond the Book of Life, the Bible reveals something even more personal. God has a book about each individual life.
Psalm 139 tells us that before a single day existed, God had already written them all down. Every day was fashioned and planned before life even began. This means life is not random. No one is an accident. There is intention, design, and purpose behind every life God creates. Even when people wander from God’s plan, His purpose does not disappear. He remains engaged, patient, and involved.
Scripture also speaks of another book, the Book of Remembrance. Malachi tells us that God listens closely to those who fear Him and honor His name, and that a book of remembrance is written before Him. God records acts of faithfulness, generosity, prayer, and devotion. He does not forget the quiet obedience or unseen sacrifices of His people.
We see this illustrated in the life of Cornelius in Acts 10. An angel appears to him and says that his prayers and generosity have come up as a memorial before God. God remembered. God responded. Heaven moved because a faithful life was recorded.
There is also mention of a book called the Book of the Wars of the Lord. Though it is not part of Scripture, it is referenced in the Bible as a record of God’s victories. This reveals a pattern. God records moments when His people step into battle, stand in faith, and trust Him in impossible situations. When His people engage, heaven responds.
Finally, there is one of the most tender books of all. Psalm 56 tells us that God collects tears in a bottle and records them in His book. Every restless night. Every silent cry. Every tear shed in pain, confusion, or grief is noticed and remembered. God does not dismiss suffering. He preserves it. He values it.
This is the God Scripture reveals. A God who keeps records. A God who remembers faithfulness. A God who plans lives, records victories, and stores tears.
And above all, a God who writes names in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
When a life is surrendered to Him, that name is secure. Accusations lose their power. The past is covered by grace. And eternity is settled.
These books tell one story. God is not distant. He is attentive, intentional, and deeply involved in every life that belongs to Him.
