The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. – Exodus 34:6

Are you good at making introductions? Some thrive on connecting people with each other, while others may be oblivious or even reticent to introduce someone new. It is said the key to making a good introduction is to highlight what people may gain from knowing each other.

The ancient Israelite nation thought they knew God, but when Moses went up Mount Sinai to receive His laws, they quickly forgot about Him and adopted abominable religious practices. After sending him down to discover the sad reality of the entire nation abandoning faith in Him, God called Moses right back up that mountain. When the prophet arrived, God, covered in a cloud, personally offered a beautiful description of Himself, and asked Moses to share it with the people below. In essence, the Lord asked Moses to re-introduce Him to His people.

Merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and possessing an endless supply of faithful love – is that how you would introduce God? Further into their conversation, God asked Moses to also reveal that He is full of forgiveness for the repentant heart, yet will exact justice on those who are without remorse. Are you able to share the multiple aspects of God’s character with others?  

Humankind has not changed. There are numerous religions that require great human effort, completely ignoring God’s introduction of Himself. Who would not want to know the real God who has mercy and forgiveness? As if His words were not enough, Jesus Christ came into the world to show people that God is exactly who He described Himself to be. Pray that those in public office in this nation become genuinely acquainted with God, discovering the beauty of His salvation through an introduction to His Son.