Another meaning for the name Jehovah is “the Revealing One.” It communicates God’s name in a very personal way. It is a supernatural disclosure of God as our intimate, personal God.
Romans 1:20 says, “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see His invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”
God reveals Himself to us in many ways:
His written Word: 2nd Timothy 3:16
His good works: Psalms 40:1-5
Works of believers: Psalms 9:1
Through Holy Spirit: John 14:26
His Creation: Psalms 19:1
The most powerful revelation of God to man was through His Son, Jesus. Because of God’s love for mankind, He was willing to send Jesus to take our punishment of death, so we could be reconciled with God. This sacrifice shows man the enormity of God’s love. Through the life of Jesus, we are able to see the character of God. John 14:9-11 If you have seen Me (Jesus), you have seen the Father.
In Exodus 19:4 God tells the Israelites He brought them to Himself. This is such a beautiful depiction of God’s desire for intimacy with man and it is still today, the desire of God’s heart. I believe God is continually saying to us, “Here I am. Won’t You come to me?”
Many times I have asked myself, “why would God want a relationship with me?” The answer is simple yet profound …..we were created for relationship.
God has given us a wonderful gift in the revelation of Himself.
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