From today's reading: Long ago God spoke to our ancestors in many and various ways by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom he also created the worlds. He is the reflection of God's glory and the exact imprint of God's very being. Hebrews 1:1-2
I can remember a time when I used to say, "God is God. What more is there to say?" What I came to understand is that what we believe about God will permeate both our view of the world and our relationships with the people around us. If we believe that God is a vengeful, judgmental god, then that going to affect how we see the world and how we treat others. If we see God as a creator/clockmaker, then we will believe that he has less interaction with us. If we see God as someone apart who demands strict obedience and constant worship, then that again affects us in a different way.
Today's passage acknowledges that God has spoken in various ways through the years, and those have been interpreted by the people who heard him speak. But in these last days He has sent a Son - Jesus - who is a reflection of God's glory. Jesus is the exact imprint of God's very being.
Jesus Christ came so that we might have a more clear understanding of God and his love and purpose for us. Jesus is passionate about God's love for the whole world; for us individually as well as the human race, because we are made in God's image. If we want to know what God is like, look at Jesus - the compassion he has for all people. He only judged those who set themselves up as judge: he never demanded obedience or worship of himself: he involved himself in the lives of others with compassion. He is the imprint of God's very being.
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