{"id":155956,"date":"2025-07-26T13:38:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T13:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=155956"},"modified":"2025-07-26T13:38:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T13:38:13","slug":"sunday-choice-there-is-a-beautiful-god-above-by-charles-schokman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/sunday-choice-there-is-a-beautiful-god-above-by-charles-schokman\/","title":{"rendered":"SUNDAY CHOICE – THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL GOD ABOVE – By Charles Schokman"},"content":{"rendered":"

SUNDAY CHOICE – THERE IS A BEAUTIFUL GOD ABOVE – By Charles Schokman<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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In the Bible, God’s beauty is not primarily about physical appearance, but rather about\u00a0the perfection and desirability of His character and attributes. It encompasses His holiness, righteousness, love, and faithfulness, among others.\u00a0The concept of God’s beauty is closely tied to His perfection and the harmony of all that is truly good.\u00a0Some biblical passages also speak of the beauty of God’s creation and the beauty that He inspires in His people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Elaboration:<\/span><\/p>\n

God as the Source of Beauty:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Bible often portrays God as the ultimate source and standard of beauty.\u00a0His attributes, such as love, wisdom, and power, are seen as beautiful because they are perfect and desirable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Beauty in God’s Character:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Scripture uses the term “beauty” to describe God’s character,\u00a0emphasising\u00a0His<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0perfection and the desirable qualities He embodies.\u00a0This includes His holiness,<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0righteousness, and love.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Beauty in God’s Actions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 God’s actions, such as His creation and redemption, are also seen as beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 The beauty of nature and the beauty of human beings, when reflecting God\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0character, are also expressions of His beauty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Beauty in God’s Presence:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Some passages speak of the beauty of God’s presence, particularly in His dwelling place, the temple or sanctuary.\u00a0This beauty is often associated with His glory and majesty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Experiencing God’s Beauty:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Psalm 27:4 expresses a desire to “gaze upon the beauty of the Lord,” suggesting that believers can experience God’s beauty through worship, prayer, and fellowship with Him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0Beauty in God’s People:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    While God’s beauty is primarily in His character, the Bible also speaks of the beauty of God’s people, especially when they reflect His character and live in accordance with His will.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Jesus as the Embodiment of God’s Beauty:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Jesus, as the Son of God, is also seen as embodying God’s beauty.\u00a0Although Isaiah prophesied that the Messiah would not have outward beauty, Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection are considered a demonstration of God’s love and grace, which are aspects of His beauty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pray these hymns reflect the beautiful of Jesus and be a blessing to us.<\/span><\/p>\n