WHAT DOES GOD SEE IN YOU

 

​Job 12:10, In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being.

 

The key to this verse and God's essence are in “every living thing” and “every human being.” The connecting word is “every.” God unites; we divide. I will follow God’s and Jesus' example. It’s God’s will that all creation, “everything that is,” unites to form God's intended whole. Jesus never called or taught anyone to be a "Christian." There was no such thing. So, what did Jesus do?

 

Declaring 'I am a Christian' or any faith simply says, 'I am better than you.' The same applies to all religious labels. Living a godly life matters more than beliefs; the core teaching across religions is to 'love one another.' When God declares 'every human being,' no one is excluded, and if it’s good enough for God, it’s good enough for me.

 

Godliness shows in uniting people through unconditional compassion, not in cliques, denominations, or beliefs. This unity, ordained by our Creator, makes labels fade, revealing we all hold the same "Hand of God' led by Him. Living this way, God's love shines through, needing no words.

 

Jesus was surrounded by a mix of world faiths of that time, but there is no record of Him criticizing them. God revealed the truth to Jesus and loves us all equally, without division. Today, God calls us to ignore misleading religious dogma, abandon divisive teachings, and focus on His truths. We should move past our ancestors' mistakes and embrace the "Good News."

 

There is only one God, the Creator of everything that exists. In their own ways, all religions teach this truth. But humans have divided themselves into belief systems that oppose God's will and have used them since ancient times to destroy what God desires to unite. Each generation strives to progress and be better than the last; yet, every generation, from ancient times up to today, has failed to become what God intended us to be because we do not recognize the "Spirit of God" where it is and fail to accept it when we do. It is time we stop trying to be "gods on earth," which will never succeed. Instead, it is time to accept the truth that God created us all to live as one species and to work together to become everything God wants us to be as “His Family,” not as any specific belief system or one people above another. In the eyes of God, you are to accept them all, or you have received and have none.

 

We will never solve the problems of our world unless we come together to do so. We will never know "peace on Earth" until we unite as one people and make it happen. We will never experience the love of God until we set aside our differences and embrace each other as "God's family." When we do, we will progress like never before.

 

We are all different; no two of us are truly identical. That is how God designed and created us. Why do we fail to accept this? It’s the most basic lesson God tries to teach us, but we ignore it to praise ourselves rather than God. Humanity started with curiosity and a quest for answers. Our journey has taken us around the world and through countless generations. When groups settled, they developed within their communities, and God spoke to them in that place and time. We fail to realize and accept that God has spoken to every person who has ever lived, is living today, and will live in the future. The question is, are you listening?

 

You are not a privileged individual. In God's eyes, you are one of His children, loved equally. God watches how you treat others; perhaps that's His greatest test. Living a Godly life means seeing everyone through God's eyes, accepting them as He made them, and loving unconditionally. Godliness is living as God would—being His presence on Earth. God dwells within all creation, especially humans, through whom His essence is revealed. It's up to us to reflect this essence and unite in fulfilling God’s will. Rejecting others is rejecting God; accepting them fulfills His will and brings blessings.

 

Our Scripture reminds us that life is in God's hands, as it only comes from Him. It appears in many forms, known or unknown. From creation, God’s hand made everything and gave life to all living beings. You're no more special than any other creature, except in your own eyes. But what does God see? He sees all you say, do, and what’s in your heart. What does God see in you?

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“If you contribute to other people’s happiness, you will find the true meaning of life.” Dalai Lama (1935-) Tibetan Buddhist Leader

 

Romans 15:33, “May the God of peace be with all of you. Amen.”

 

Unless noted, Bible Quotes are from "New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition" (NRSVUE)

Rev. Dr. Shannon Rogers, DDiv