What's Your View of God?

By Paula Williamson guest writer

I have heard people say, “Just when things seem to be going well, God pulls the rug out from under me.” Some don’t understand why He allows bad things to happen. Others blame Him for the adverse circumstances in their lives. Some view Him as a hard-nosed judge watching for their mistakes. Yet others view Him as good.

In the book of Matthew, Jesus tells a parable about a landowner who gave three servants different amounts of money before leaving on a journey. Upon returning, He asks each of them how they used the gift entrusted to them. Each man’s view of the landowner shaped how he used his gift. The last man’s view of the master was negative.

It Is Written

MATTHEW 25:24-25  He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you scattered no seed, ²⁵ so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here, you have what is yours.’

The Lens of Jesus

Scripture says that Jesus, the exact representation of God, lived a selfless life, even to the point of dying in our place. His life exemplified unconditional love, grace, mercy, and compassion. Our view of God does not change who He is. Scripture says, “He is Love.” To learn more about Him, study the life of Jesus in the book of John, written by His closest friend.

Takeaway

God is love.