What does "I, the LORD, make Myself known" reveal about God's nature? Setting of the Verse “He said, ‘Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, make Myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream.’” (Numbers 12:6) God Takes the First Step • The phrase “I, the LORD, make Myself known” shows divine initiative; God does not wait for humanity to discover Him. • Revelation begins with God’s choice, underscoring His sovereignty (cf. Isaiah 65:1; Romans 1:19). • Because God acts first, knowing Him is a gift of grace rather than a human achievement. Personal, Relational Nature • “Make Myself known” is intensely personal; the Lord is not an impersonal force. • Covenant name “LORD” (YHWH) reflects faithfulness and self-existence (Exodus 3:14). • He enters relationship with individuals—prophets in visions and dreams, later with all believers through His Spirit (John 14:23; 1 Corinthians 2:10-12). Communicative and Clear • God uses understandable means—visions, dreams, spoken words. • Scripture records these communications so every generation can hear (2 Peter 1:19-21). • Reliability of revelation rests on God’s character; He cannot lie (Titus 1:2). Purposeful Revelation • Visions and dreams equip prophets to guide God’s people (Amos 3:7). • Revelation calls for obedience, not mere information (Deuteronomy 29:29). • Through disclosure, God advances His redemptive plan (Genesis 12:3 → Galatians 3:8). Knowable Yet Incomprehensible • God graciously reveals Himself, yet remains infinitely greater than His revelation (Job 26:14; Isaiah 55:8-9). • This tension invites worshipful humility rather than presumption. Christ: The Ultimate Self-Disclosure • Old-Testament visions anticipate the fullest revelation in Jesus: “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). • Hebrews 1:1-2 affirms that God’s final word comes through His Son. • In Christ, God is knowable in flesh and blood, confirming His desire for intimate fellowship. Response for Today • Receive His revelation by trusting the written Word that testifies to the Living Word (John 5:39). • Approach Scripture expectantly, confident that the same Lord still makes Himself known through the Spirit (John 16:13). • Live obediently, reflecting the character of the God who graciously chose to reveal Himself. |
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