Conclusion of YOUR CREATOR-LEARN WHAT HE IS LIKE

Moses' desire to get to know the Creator better did not go unsatisfied. Evidently speaking through an angel, God passed by Moses and declared:  "Jehovah, a god merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness and truth, preserving loving-kindness for thousands, pardoning error and transgression and sin, but by no means will he give exemption from punishment." (Exodus 34:6, 7) This shows that getting to know our Creator better involves, not seeing a physical shape, but sensing in fuller measure what he is like, his personality and characteristics.

One way we can do that is by discerning God's qualities from what he created.  Consider your immune system. In an issue on immunity, Scientific American said:  "From before birth until death, the immune system is in a state of constant alert. A diverse array of molecules and cells . . .protects us against parasites and pathogens.  Without those defenses, humans could not survive."  What is the source of that system? An article in the magazine said:  "The marvelous array of deftly interacting cells that defend the body against microbial and viral invaders arises from a few precursor cells that first appear about nine weeks after conception." A pregnant woman passes some immunity to her developing fetus. Later, via her breast milk, she also provides immune cells and beneficial chemicals for her baby. 

You have good reason to conclude that your immune system surpasses anything that modern medicine can provide. Hence, ask yourself, 'What does this suggest about its Originator and Supplier?"  This system, which 'first appears about nine weeks after conception' and which is ready to protect a newborn, certainly reflects wisdom and forethought.  But could we discern even  more about he Creator from this system?  What do most of us conclude about Albert Schweitzer and others who devoted their lives to providing medical care for the underprivileged?  We usually ascribe good qualities to such compassionate humanitarians. Comparably, what can we conclude about our Creator, who provides  an immune system to rich and poor alike? Clearly, he is loving, impartial, compassionate, and just. Is this not consistent with the description of the Creator that Moses heard? 

Next time: He Reveals What He Is Like

From the Watchtower magazine, 1999