Rethinking How We View God.
We often approach God like He's a cosmic genie - someone who exists just to grant our wishes and rescue us when life gets hard. Our prayers become a series of appeals for God to give us things or remove obstacles rather than two-way conversation with the Lord of the universe.
But Scripture presents a far different picture of who God is. He is holy - completely flawless and righteous, the very definition of moral perfection. As humans, even our best good deeds are stained by imperfections and selfish motives in comparison to God's purity (Isaiah 64:6).
Yet despite His holiness, God extends an intimate invitation to each of us. Jesus stands at the door and knocks, ready for relationship with all who open their lives to Him (Revelation 3:20). He calls us His friends and makes us joint heirs with Christ (John 15:15, Romans 8:17). We have the incomprehensible privilege of knowing the all-powerful, all-wise Creator of everything as our loving Father.
However, this relationship only thrives when we honor God's holiness above meeting our own felt needs. As we humble ourselves and submit to God's ways rather than insisting He cater to our desires, we experience His blessings and comfort in full measure (James 4:7-10).
So let's reconsider how we approach God. He's not a butler just waiting on us hand and foot. Neither is He a cruel killjoy, denying us happiness. God is perfect love embodied - holy yet inviting us into breathtaking intimacy with Him. As we align our hearts with His holiness and walk through the open door of relationship, we access incomparable treasures. The God of the universe offers Himself to us. How will you respond?