God's Revelation of Himself

 

God revealed Himself in His Son as our Father.

Reflection on Today’s Readings, Wednesday of 15th Week in Ordinary Time, Year I,    July 19th, 2023
Texts: Exodus 3:1-6.9-12; Psalm 102:1-4,6-7; Matthew 11:25-27

Today’s message is about God's revelation of Himself. God revealed Himself to Moses in fire. The fire appeared in a bush and the bush was not burnt. We could see in this mysterious fire a God who possesses us with His fervour and energy without ceasing our free-will. Under the influence of God we are still totally free to choose to cooperate with Him or not. God will not destroy our nature in attempt to save us but refine it to be submissive to Him. He subdues and heals our unruly passion.

God revealed Himself to Moses as God of our ancestors. We read, "And he said, 'I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.'" Being the God of our ancestors, He has being part of our history and journey through life. He knows us better than we know ourselves; He is aware of our pains and sorrow; He knows about our sufferings and glory. He says, "Now, behold, the cry of the sons of Israel has come to me, and I have seen the oppression with which the Egyptians oppress them."

God revealed Himself in His Son as our Father

God’s revelation of Himself is not limited to that of Moses. God also revealed Himself to us in Jesus Christ, His Son. He revealed Himself in His Son as our Father. Jesus says, "All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him." Hence, God reveals Himself to those who relate with Him with childlike attitude. 

We read, "At that time Jesus declared, "I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will."

Prayer  

God our Father, we thank You for fathering us, may we always live as Your children and know You. Amen.

Fr. Andrew Olowomuke