No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him known.” vs. 18
John 1:15-18
From the beginning humans have engaged in speculation about the nature of God, with many religious leaders claiming to have special insights or inside information. Sometimes their descriptions have been compelling enough to gain massive numbers of adherents for their movements. But ultimately, John is right! No one has even seen God! Our languages fail us—there are simply no words capable of unraveling the Divine Mystery! And then John makes an audacious claim. Even though we can’t see God we can know him through Jesus Christ. And what is it that we know of God through Jesus? Well, Jesus didn’t give us a new book of laws—in fact, according to John he had only one commandment, that we love one another. Jesus revealed to the world through his words and his life that God is the source of unconditional and sacrificial love. To put it simply, God is Love! And whenever we encounter that pure, self-giving love, we can know that we are in the presence of God. Now, the simplicity of that message may not be enough for some, but for those who believe it is enough. And what a blessing it will be, as we move through the months of this brand new year, to actually be the means by which others will know God!
Thought for the Day: How do I make God known?
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