Humanity and The Nature of God

Humanity as a Reflection of God’s Nature

Summary: This reflection argues that humanity’s deepest longings—for fellowship, authority, imagination, worship, and belonging—offer imperfect but meaningful glimpses into the nature of God. While creation reveals traces of His character, human nature is also distorted by rebellion and selfish desire, making spiritual clarity essential. The central call is for believers to understand God not merely as an abstract power but as the eternal Lord of Hosts who seeks restored communion with His creation through Jesus Christ, bringing all things into unity under the one true God.

Introduction: Seeking the Nature of God

We often wonder who God is and what His attributes are. While we cannot fully understand the nature of God, we can receive hints from creation and even from the attributes of humanity. Some think of God as alone, a singular power above the cosmos, while others see Him as desiring love and fellowship, wanting His creation to recognize and share in His glory. We all have various motives for how we define God. One of the more complex aspects of His nature concerns the Lord Jesus. We struggle to understand how Jesus is both God and the Son of God at the same time. We search the Old Testament Scriptures for possible moments when Jesus, in His preincarnate state, interacted with humanity, and we wonder how He is revealed as eternal while also being identified as begotten by God, as seen in Psalm 2:7–12 and Hebrews 1:5. What does this say about the true expression of the entity we know as "Elohim," the All-Father of creation and all existence?

Christianity’s Crisis of Clarity

Modern Christianity is in a crisis of identity—or perhaps identities—as it now has so many faces and expressions that it can confuse the whole world. Some see themselves as appointed saviors of national identity and seek to dominate the world order, as seen at the following

Others see themselves as transcendent, representing a kingdom not of this world and not represented by any established world order. I could continue, because there is an extensive list of variations among those called Christians, and all claim to serve God while professing some level of dedication to the name of Jesus.

There is much to unpack here, but central to all of it is the need for a uniform understanding of the very being we identify as "God." Why is this critical? Unless we understand the God we praise and claim to serve, we will never be unified in expressing the true nature of God who lives within us. The result is like a ship with no rudder: we move about without ever being able to set a course or reach where we desire to go—and that includes the true kingdom of Heaven.

The Peculiarity of True Christian Faith

Let us admit that being a Christian can seem strange to the ordinary worldview. This does not mean all Christians are irrational; many are quite grounded and see their faith as a normal part of their culture, with minimal disruption to their day-to-day lives. That is the predominant view in the Western world. However, true Christians are peculiar and, so to speak, have part of their heads in the clouds. This is a consequence of being born into the Kingdom of God, which is a spiritual realm, while still remaining in the physical world. It is this aspect that draws attention and criticism from those who are not truly born again.

This is a very difficult concept to explain to unbelievers and to those who are not truly born again. From a strictly human perspective, born-again people may appear to have their thoughts filtered primarily through imagination, depending on unseen realities that form the framework of their faith. To some, this can seem like living within a delusion or displaying some form of minor schizoid behavior. There is little scientific evidence or theory to describe it fully. There are growing debates about the nature of consciousness, including whether it may extend beyond the human brain or operate on a quantum level, but these theories seldom rise to the level of a common worldview shaped by early exposure to science and reasoning in Western educational systems. Such systems can become major impediments to true faith.

The concept that everything we see, feel, and experience arose from nothing is a chief paradox, yet it is an essential biblical perspective (Hebrews 11:3; Genesis 1:1–31; Romans 4:17; Psalm 33:6–9; John 1:1–3; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 1:16; Isaiah 45:18). Science does not have a definitive answer, though concepts such as the Big Bang are broadly consistent with the idea of a beginning from something other than visible matter—something like sheer potential. I am also drawn to articles about Dark Energy, which suggest that particles can appear and vanish as if by magic. Still, few consider the astonishing nature of such phenomena, while many criticize the idea that individuals can be connected to the origin of all things, which is God, through the fabric of the mind and thoughts. Scientific thought confirms that there is no such thing as absolute nothingness, even in a complete vacuum or in the darkest regions of space. We might call this lack of emptiness the spirit—the realm of God.

Imagination, Spirit, and Spiritual Discernment

I have written a number of articles attempting to open the reader to spiritual reality, such as

Meditations: A Biblical Reflection on Existence

The portal to the spirit realm is in our imagination. From the imagination comes what we create and will into being. This should not be taken as a flimsy or degrading view of the power of thought, but as a recognition of a powerful aspect within each of us when we allow the Lord to dwell within us.

There is a connection between human imagination and the world of spirit. This connection may operate on a quantum level, as many profess the ability to influence aspects of reality through their thoughts and desires. Perhaps outcomes may be shaped in small ways by will, determination, thought, and mind. Jesus indicated that faith the size of a mustard seed could move mountains in Matthew 17:20 and Luke 17:6.

The connection between the spirit within our forms and the spirit world does exist, and a part of us remains under the influence of that interconnection. However, we must be aware that many evil forces in the spirit realm seek to influence us. Seeking the easier path of selfish desire can open doors to unsavory forces that use our desires to manipulate us in exchange for small demonstrations of power. The true believer must focus only on pure spiritual encounters and be led by the great Spirit of God, who is above all gods, for guidance and dependence. We must not be open to suggestions of power in any other name.

In this respect, I am indeed opening an advanced level of knowledge, and I am keenly aware of the dangers of poor preparation and fleshly motivations. I cannot overemphasize this, because there are grievous dangers in seeking spiritual power without understanding and a healthy fear of God. I discuss this on Medium in a post titled

“The Spiritually Earthbound: Before and After Death”

There is no place in the heavens for those who rebel against and resist God.

One area becoming much more visible today is childhood trauma and how such trauma continues to affect human life long after the original event. Indeed, many serious mental health issues result from these situations, but few ever wonder whether the demonic is involved in them. When a human life is traumatized, whether physically or emotionally—and worse when both occur—there may be a tear in the fabric of the mind that provides an opening for the individual to separate from a healthy sense of their mortal form. Does this open a door for spiritual assault as well? Not all who face trauma lose themselves to oppression, but those who do are often afflicted with torments throughout their lives and can be highly resistant to psychological treatment. It provides no benefit for believers to ignore these spiritual matters; worse, it provides no solution for the oppressed when the church offers nothing but words and lacks the power of deliverance.

Faith, and the level of faith, provides the power to confront spiritual afflictions in the world, while those with weak faith are often ineffective and mostly live in fear or ignorance. I do sense that many today are weak in faith, which is why those seeking relief find little help in the churches of today. While we tend to see imagination as images and illusions, we should become aware that the very nature of spiritual communication often works through the imagination. The ability to visualize the unseen is very much a part of spiritual growth. God Himself created all things through images He spoke into existence.

The Lord of Hosts and the Fellowship of Creation

Is it so strange that the Creator of all likes company? Does the Creator receive glory from the gathering of His creations as they recognize, worship, and honor Him? The nature of God’s creations also includes a desire to gather and be recognized. Humans seek high levels of authority and recognition among one another. We seek popularity, stardom, fame, identity within a social structure, and much more. I see this as part of bearing the image of God: the very spirit of God within us carries aspects of His nature. God has a household of spirits that serve Him and help maintain the universe. Some of them have chosen to oppose His rule, and that is where we now find ourselves in this world.

We must recall that our God is called “The Lord of Hosts,” as seen in Isaiah 6:3, 1 Samuel 1:3, Psalm 24:10, and Zechariah 4:6. “Host,” from the Hebrew word Sabaoth, refers to masses or a heavenly army of celestial beings. God is clearly revealed as one who has many followers and who also holds celestial courts, as seen in Psalm 82:1; Psalm 89:5–7; 1 Kings 22:19; Job 1:6; Revelation 11:16–18; Revelation 7:9–12; and Revelation 4:2–11. As humanity is made in His image, there are some who aspire to rule over nations and even all of humanity, substituting the true King with a weaker substitute. Why, then, is it surprising that Satan, as a higher celestial being, would desire the throne for himself? These are attributes of the Most High God that His spiritual creations may desire, but selfishly—for themselves rather than for God. We can see many attributes of God in humanity and creation, but sadly they are often contaminated by selfish desire and intent that are not the will of our true Father in heaven.

The celestial struggle surrounding us is the grand effort to reunify all creation under the one true God and to end rebellion, as seen in 1 Corinthians 15:28. Some will not accept subjection and will rebel to the very end. These are the ones who will be cast out, having no place in the presence of the one true God, such as those who, in the end, follow the beast—the antichrist—as seen in Revelation 14:9–11. As the rightful Creator of all, only God deserves worship and total loyalty. No other is worthy, for all others are part of the creation He set in motion; only He is eternal. This is an attribute He shares with His only Son, our Lord Jesus, and it is the same eternal inheritance He offers to all who subject themselves to Jesus. These He calls joint heirs of the throne in the Kingdom of God, as seen in Revelation 3:21 and Romans 8:16–18.

Conclusion: Restored Unity Under the One True God

God is one, and if we permit it, we too will be one with Him. All things will ultimately be subjected to the one true God. We begin that process here on Earth when we repent of our sins of rebellion and allow the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, strengthen our weak spirits, and open the door for us to become citizens of the celestial heavens. In time, we will know our Lord, for we will be like Him.