Discovering God's Own Heart And Be Like Him

Today, on Trinity Sunday, the Church turns her attention to the mystery of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is not merely a doctrine to be explained, but a mystery to be adored. And yet, while the Trinity is beyond our complete comprehension, the Scriptures reveal something essential about the heart of God: God is not indifferent. God is not distant. God is not unbothered, something all survivors need to hear: God is deeply concerned with his creation. He is moved by suffering. He is attentive to human need. He is present where there is chaos, and he brings peace where there is disorder. This is the witness of Genesis. In the beginning, the earth is formless and void, covered in darkness, and the Spirit of God hovers over the waters. Before God spoke order, the Spirit was already there, present in mercy and power. Then with divine authority, God spoke: “Let there be light.” And there was light. Great revelation of divine purpose: He brings order out of chaos, life out of death/emptiness, and light out of darkness. I also observed this divine character in Christ’s words: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” There is great evidence that God’s intention is to bring order and life into us. In the US, nearly 50,000 people die by suicide annually, equating to roughly one death every 11 minutes! The sheer emotional turmoil experienced and the aftermath for the remaining families are situations for which God did not create us for. He created us for deep peace/shalom. This is different from Cain’s situation! When God confronted him after the murder of his brother Abel, Cain replied, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” That is the voice of indifference: one who no longer cares. And sadly, that same spirit is not foreign to us. We too, can become indifferent to the sufferings of others, if not careful. But God remains compassionate to us. He remains bothered by our brokenness and our sin. That’s why Jesus gave us that great commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your mind and with all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself.” A commandment to remind us that life with God is never just vertical; it is also always relational. We are meant to live in love, peace, and harmony with one another. Otherwise, how will other people know God unless they see/experience God that is within us? I’ve probably watched far too many movies. This is what I have noticed: There is always intent in everything we do in life. God’s intention is to give us life. Our intentions too often drift toward chaos & darkness because we keep choosing the path of least resistance. We love comforting falsehood more than painful truth which always lands us in bad spots. But the journey into 'life with God' requires a different way—a reordered life, a peaceful life, a life shaped by God’s love. That is why Paul’s blessing to the Corinthians is so beautiful: the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit; is an invitation into the life of the Trinity: grace, love and communion. Relationship, Unity, Fellowship. That is the kind of life God is drawing us into. Therefore, on this Trinity celebration, let us ask for a heart like God’s heart. Let us pray to be disturbed by what disturbs him, moved by what moves him. Commit to the mission he calls us to. May we no longer be indifferent to the suffering around us! Be a witness to the light, & proclaim the Gospel, and love with the love of the Triune God. So, the real question today is simple: will I remain unbothered? Lord, Have mercy. Amen.

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