I wanna share a few closing thoughts about what the Rambam said about the nature of God before we move on to the next topic.
His point was that in the Scriptures, human-like characteristics are applied to the Lord.
Yet we should never use these human-like attributes to define who or what God is.
Christianity has made this mistake with its declaration that “God is love.”
Is that statement incorrect?
No.
But it’s incomplete.
Of course, God is love.
But He’s so much more than that.
The bottom line is that human language will always be insufficient to describe the nature of God’s being.
Heck, we have enough difficulty describing a beautiful mountain or sunset.
So how much more of a challenge do you think we’re up against when trying to describe a being as complex as the Creator of the Universe?
King Solomon admitted as much during the Temple dedication ceremony.
He admitted he had no idea how the Lord’s presence could be present here and there in full power at the same time.
Nevertheless, Solomon prayed that no matter where His people might be dispersed across the planet…
He requested that if they directed their prayers to the Temple in Jerusalem, where the Lord had placed His Name…
That the Lord would hear their prayers and answer according to His Will.
So, rather than challenging or attempting to analyze the mystery of God…
Solomon, like a young child, simply accepted it.
That is the true Biblical definition of faith.
And that is your takeaway for today.
The world says, “I’ll believe it when I see it.”
God says, “You’ll see it when you believe it.”
Just as you don’t have to understand how electricity works to be able to use it…
You don’t have to understand the nature of God to tap into His Wisdom and Power via prayer.
Ya feel me?
Done.
CONNECTING THIS TEACHING TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
“And without faith it is impossible to please him,
for whoever would draw near to God
must believe that he exists
and that he rewards those who seek him.”
– Hebrews 11:6
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