“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13.8
In the beginning, the triune God created man. The Spirit moved[1], God spoke[2], and Jesus created[3]. Although all He spoke into being was special, God set apart man alone to enter into a personal relationship with his Creator. God chose Adam, a man, to be loved by Him and to reveal Him to the world. Unfortunately, because of Adam’s disobedience, the relationship went awry. Thankfully, God is Sovereign. In spite of his sin (or perhaps because of it), God has revealed Himself through Adam. In Adam, we see God’s holiness and mercy.
Later, God chose a nation … Israel. Out of the general population, God chose one people group to be loved by Him and to reveal Him to the world. However, Israel often rebelled against God, ultimately rejecting The Son He sent as reconciliation. Again, because God’s intent will be accomplished, He is revealed. Through Israel, we see God’s willingness and power to forgive.
In our day, God has chosen those who follow Jesus … the Church. Comprised of men (and women!) from all nations, God has chosen the Church to be loved by Him and to reveal Him to the world. My question is this: “What will we, the Church, make known about God to the world around us?” Will we show God’s love … a love that is powerful, unconditional, sacrificial, self-less? Will we show that God has provided all we need to walk in fellowship with Him and others? Will we expose sin for what it really produces … death and destruction? Will we make it easy for people to get to God?
The triune God has not changed. Throughout history, He has chosen men to reveal Himself. How amazing is that?
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