Friday, December 4, 2009

Why isn't God more Obvious?

Why isn't God more Obvious?
One question that is asked by some people is this: Why isn't God more obvious? That is, why doesn't God reveal himself to all people in a miraculous way? For example, God could write his name in big letters on the Great Wall. God could speak loudly to everyone at once. If God wants everyone to come to Him, why not do this? There are two responses to this question. First, if God revealed himself in a miraculous way, people would still not believe. People will not believe because they to not want to believe. In the first century, there were many people who did not believe Jesus even though Jesus performed many miracles. Secondly, and more importantly, it is God's purpose that it is not only our minds know who God is. If our minds know who God is but our hearts do not know Him, then our knowledge is of no benefit to us. The famous philosopher Pascal said "God wishes to move the will rather than the mind. Perfect clarity would help the mind but harm the will". What does this mean? If God revealed himself with perfect clarity, the minds of men and women may be changed but the heart will remain the same. People's pride would want to examine God but their hearts would not want to be humble before God. This is of no benefit to us. God's purpose is that we remove our pride and come before Him humbly. God purpose is not just that we know Him but also that we have a relationship with Him. For this purpose, God is partially hidden and partially revealed. We must approach the invisible God in faith and begin our journey of transformation. God has revealed himself enough so that the humble can know him, God is partially hidden so that those who are proud will not know him. Do you want to know God? There is a way. Put away your pride and approach God in humble prayer. If at first you do not sense the prescence of God, then do not stop seeking. This is the beginning of your journey. We take many journeys during our life, the journey to know God is the most meaningful. I urge you, draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

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  2. Append: I think he is visible all around us, we just don't know how to look!

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