God Revealed in Jesus
Philip asked our question: What is God like? “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after! have been among you such a long time?’“ Jesus replied.”Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.”
In those dramatic words, Jesus forever answered those who would make a mysterious riddle of what God is like. Jesus said, in effect, “If you truly want to see God’s love in action, to know what He is like, then remember how I treated Judas, even as he was about to betray Me.
“Remember how I treated that woman who was caught in the act of adultery when she was being humiliated before that jeering crowd. Remember how I treated children when they wanted to laugh, sing, and play. And remember how much I enjoyed good friends and a great party.
“Remember that I rescued you from a religion that had you all tied up in ‘noes,’ that I set free all captives to despair, that I liberated you from oppression of fear, guilt and meaninglessness.
“And, finally, remember, “I no longer call you servants. .. Instead, I have called you friends.” Like Enoch, you can walk with God because you are His friends. In the Incarnation. Jesus brought God up close and personal to you and me.
What is God like? God is love— saturated grace at the highest and deepest levels. He is non-negotiably committed to our growth, welfare, fulfillment, and happiness—at all times, in all places, and under all circumstances.