This Is Our God!

This is who God is and What He does.

Why Our View of God Matters

How we see God shapes the way we live. A distorted perception of Him can lead to fear, guilt, and bondage. Sadly, many people have inherited an image of God as harsh, angry, and condemning - a figure waiting for humanity to stumble so He can punish.

This false portrayal has caused countless sincere believers to live under an unhealthy fear of God. When someone believes God is against them, they struggle to break free from sin, addiction, anxiety, and despair. But the truth is far different.

The True Nature of God Revealed in Scripture

The Bible consistently paints a picture of God’s compassion and mercy:

• “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness” (Psalm 86:15, NIV).

• “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving” (Daniel 9:9, NIV).

• “O LORD, Your tender mercies and Your loving-kindnesses… they are from of old” (Psalm 25:6).

This is our God! He is love itself - patient, gracious, forgiving, and overflowing with kindness. When we turn to Scripture, we discover a God who is not against us but for us.

Jesus: The Perfect Picture of the Father

If you want to know God’s heart, look at Jesus. He said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9).

Did Jesus ever condemn sinners, prostitutes, or tax collectors? No. He showed compassion to the woman at the well, mercy to the woman caught in adultery, and kindness to society’s outcasts. His anger was reserved for the self‑righteous religious leaders who resisted grace.

Jesus embodied the Father’s love so perfectly that critics mocked Him as “a friend of sinners” (Matthew 11:19). What they meant as an insult was actually a profound truth: God’s grace pursues the broken, embraces the fallen, and transforms lives from within.

Grace That Transforms

Grace is not passive acceptance of sin. It is God’s active power to change hearts.

• Grace doesn’t shun the sinner; it seeks them out.

• Grace doesn’t condemn; it restores.

• Grace doesn’t demand holiness first; it produces holiness through love.

Consider Zacchaeus, the corrupt tax collector. Jesus didn’t lecture him or threaten him. Instead, He dined with him, extended friendship, and showed grace. The result? Zacchaeus repented, gave generously to the poor, and restored what he had stolen (Luke 19:8). That’s the transforming power of grace.

Why This Matters for Us Today

When we see God as He truly is - compassionate, forgiving, and gracious - everything changes. Fear gives way to freedom. Condemnation is replaced by hope. Sin loses its grip because love empowers us to live differently.

This is our God: not a distant judge waiting to punish, but a loving Father who runs toward us with mercy. His grace is greater than our failures, and His love is deeper than our fears.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve carried a distorted image of God, let Scripture and the life of Jesus reshape your understanding. God is not against you - He is for you. His grace is available, His mercy is abundant, and His love is everlasting.

This is our God. A God of compassion. A God of forgiveness. A God of grace.

Be Safe and God Bless.

Stay Tuned: God Loves You.