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To: JustAmy; Jen; Victoria Delsoul; Brad's Gramma; PreviouslyA-Lurker; Mama_Bear; T'wit; tuliptree76


March 22, 2005

Our Mysterious God

Read:
Judges 13:15-23

God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past . . . , has in these last days spoken to us by His Son. -Hebrews 1:1-2

Bible In One Year: Judges 13-15

coverIn today's Scripture, we read that a mysterious and awesome visitor appeared to Manoah and his wife (Samson's parents). When Manoah asked, "What is Your name?" the visitor didn't answer the question directly but instead "ascended in the flame of the altar" (Judges 13:17-20). Then Manoah knew he had seen God in human form.

Who can understand such a God-the God who wrote the 3-billion-letter software code in the DNA molecule of every human cell? Who can fully comprehend the God who knows everything, even our inner thoughts? Yet many Old Testament saints knew and loved this God. They experienced the joy of His grace and forgiveness, even though they didn't completely understand how a holy God could forgive their sins.

As Christians, we too stand in awe before the majesty and mystery of an incomprehensible God. But we have a great advantage because we see Him revealed in Jesus, who said, "He who has seen Me has seen the Father" (John 14:9). And when Jesus hung on the cross, He revealed God's compassion and love, for He died there for us.

A mystery? Yes. But how wonderful that we can know the love of this incomprehensible God! -Herb Vander Lugt

Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious-Thy great name we praise. -Smith

To understand God is impossible-to worship Him is imperative.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
How Can I Know There Is A God?
God Our Father

105 posted on 03/22/2005 4:46:28 AM PST by The Mayor (http://www.RusThompson.com)
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To: The Mayor
"To understand God is impossible-to worship Him is imperative."

Thank you, Mayor!!



It's Goof Off Day, Mayor. Enjoy it!!

131 posted on 03/22/2005 12:14:46 PM PST by JustAmy (Remember our President and our troops in your prayers. God Bless America.)
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