It’s a question that’s been asked by countless hearts across
history: “If God is real, why doesn’t He just show Himself to us?” The longing
for undeniable proof, for a revelation so clear that faith becomes effortless,
is a deep one. But the account found in Luke 7 provides an awe-inspiring
answer: God HAS already revealed Himself—not in distant theory, but in
tangible, living form.
Picture the scene. Jesus arrives in a small village, and He
encounters a heart-wrenching sight—a funeral procession. A widow, crushed by
grief after losing her husband, is now mourning her only son. Without
hesitation and with profound compassion, Jesus steps forward. He touches the
coffin and speaks with authority, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” In an
instant, life returns. The dead man sits up and begins to speak. What?! How can
this be?
The crowd is stunned, their emotions shifting from shock to
reverence. It’s not just the miracle that amazes them—it’s what the miracle
signifies. They declare in awe, “God has visited His people!” In that moment,
Jesus doesn’t simply perform a breathtaking act; He unveils the very essence of
God’s heart. God didn’t arrive as a distant, untouchable force. He came as one
of us—walking alongside us, meeting our pain, and pouring out love.
So often, we expect God to show Himself with grandeur and
undeniable spectacle. Yet when He came, many failed to recognize Him. Perhaps
this is because He didn’t meet their expectations—He came in humility, not as a
powerful king, and their hearts were hardened by pride, tradition, and
unbelief. Just as in that day, many today are more devoted to their
pre-conceived ideas about God than the truth right before their eyes.
Here’s the life-changing truth: To see Jesus is to see God.
His compassion for the widow reveals God’s nearness. His command over death
reveals God’s boundless power. And His crucifixion and resurrection reveal a
love so immense it defies comprehension.
God isn’t hiding. He has made Himself known—through Jesus
Christ, forever inviting us into His light and presence. Open the Gospels.
Listen to His words, witness His works, and experience His love. God is near to
all who seek Him.
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