CREATION REVEALS THE CREATOR
In the apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans, he taught that all humanity was under God’s wrath because they had rejected even the most basic revelation He had given them, namely, creation itself. This is what theologians call General Revelation or Natural Revelation, which is the knowledge of God available to all through the observation of His creation. For many of God’s attributes may be readily ascertained by the observation and study of God’s creation. As a result, all humanity is without excuse for they have always had access to knowledge of Him.
Paul laid this foundational truth early in the book of Romans to prepare for his proclamation of God’s intervention through Special Revelation, that is, the word of the prophets, the Scriptures, and the supreme revelation of God through Jesus Christ, His Son.
Everyone has already received God’s general revelation, yet Christ has commissioned us to share God’s special revelation, which is most fully expressed in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is so that the people of God might be ransomed by the blood of Jesus from every tribe and language and people and nation (See Rev. 5:9).
Before God inspired the writing of Genesis and all the Scriptures, He wrote large on the parchment of the earth and painted bright on the canvas of the heavens, so that every creature might have knowledge of their Creator. Yet, the clearest and brightest revelation of God is found in Jesus Christ. Knowing and following Him is the only way to truly know God.
PRAYER: Dear Father, we are thankful for Your creation. The heavens and the earth are beautiful and reveal Your great power and majesty. We are even more thankful for Your Son. For it is through Him that we have come to know You and become Your children. We praise You today for revealing Yourself to us and saving us. In Jesus’ name, amen.