How God Reveals Himself to Us
Introduction:
God, in His infinite wisdom and love, has chosen to reveal Himself to us in multiple ways. Through creation, His Word, and His Son, we can come to know Him and understand His will for our lives. Let us explore these three ways in which God makes Himself known.
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I. God Reveals Himself Through Physical Creation
God’s creation testifies to His existence, power, and divine nature. When we observe the world around us, we see His handiwork.
“Because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse.” (Romans 1:19-20)
Every aspect of creation, from the stars in the heavens to the complexity of life on earth, declares the glory of God.
II. God Reveals Himself Through His Word
God has spoken to us through His divine revelation, recorded in Scripture. His Word provides instruction, correction, and wisdom for those who seek Him.
“But as it is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.’ But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 2:9-13)
“And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, ‘Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die.’” (Genesis 2:16-17)
“And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.” (Genesis 3:15)
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” (Hebrews 4:12)
“I rejoice at Your word as one who finds great treasure.” (Psalm 119:162)
The Bible is God’s divine message, guiding us toward righteousness and truth.
III. God Reveals Himself Through His Son, Jesus Christ
The ultimate revelation of God is through His Son, Jesus Christ. To know Jesus is to know the Father.
“Philip said to Him, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father?’” (John 14:8-9)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:1, 14)
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.” (Colossians 1:15)
“And He said to them, ‘Whose image and inscription is this?’” (Matthew 22:20)
Jesus Christ is the perfect representation of God, revealing His love, grace, and truth to humanity.
Conclusion:
God has not left us in darkness. Through creation, His written Word, and His Son, He has made Himself known. As we seek Him through these revelations, may we grow in faith and understanding, glorifying Him in all that we do.
May we open our eyes to see His creation, open our hearts to receive His Word, and open our lives to follow His Son. Amen.
