Introduction: The Familiar That Should Astonish Us
Amid the turmoil constantly bombarding us, it’s easy to lose sight of the wonder and gift of what surrounds us. We walk through this world daily—breathing air, absorbing sunlight, hearing birds sing, watching the seasons turn—and yet, how rarely do we pause to consider the sheer impossibility of it all?
The complexity of life, the fine-tuned balance of nature, the order that sustains our very breath—all of it has become commonplace. We are so used to the familiarity of what surrounds us that we no longer see it.
Likewise, many have heard the story of Jesus—of His teachings, His cross, and His resurrection—yet fail to grasp the staggering uniqueness of who He was and is, what He said, and what He accomplished.
We live in a world where the unimaginable has been made mundane. But perhaps in all this turmoil it’s time to step back and look again—with clear eyes and open hearts—at two undeniable realities that, when honestly considered, point beyond themselves to a loving, personal Creator who has not only made us, but has revealed Himself to us and for us.
Two Unavoidable Realities
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.”
— Romans 1:20, NASB
Some truths do not require deep philosophy or special revelation to perceive—they are manifest. So compelling, so unavoidable, that they reach into both heart and reason. Two such truths stand as pillars of witness to the reality of the living God: the origin and design of life itself, and the arrival and life of Jesus Christ.
Reality # 1 – The Existence, Origin, and Design of Life
That our planet exists as it does is actually astonishing. That life exists within and on it is nothing short of a miracle. Science can explore what life does, how it behaves, and even how it reproduces—but how life arose from non-life, with all its irreducible complexity, remains a mystery that science cannot explain without invoking some version of faith. Proteins, enzymes, DNA, and cellular machinery require not just matter and energy, but also information—a level of coordinated complexity that defies random emergence.
Even the simplest living cell contain error-correcting codes resembling intelligent software, fuel systems, and replication mechanisms—features that are indistinguishable from deliberate engineering.
This points not just to design, but to a Designer who originates life, who is Himself life. And what we observe in creation is not only precision and order, but beauty, intricacy, and purpose—evidence not merely of intelligent cause, but of a personal Creator with intent and love.
The more that we uncover about the interwoven precision of proteins, enzymes, DNA, and the astonishing regulatory systems that sustain life, the more we are confronted not with randomness, but with a wisdom so vast, so intricately layered, that it leaves us standing in awe—silent before the fingerprint of a Creator whose knowledge surpasses all human understanding.
John 1:1-5 NASB: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him not even one thing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind. And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it.”
Reality # 2 – The Unexplainable Person and Mission of Jesus Christ
The Scriptures—written within a duration of over 1,500 years (around 1445 B.C. to approximately A.D. 95) by more than 40 authors, across three continents and in three languages—form one cohesive story that finds its climax in the arrival, death, and resurrection of Jesus. This unity is not merely literary; it is prophetic. The odds of one man fulfilling the hundreds of messianic prophecies found in the Old Testament are astronomically small—yet Jesus fulfills them with precision.
Consider also the unparalleled moral and spiritual authority of His teachings, the miracles attested to even by hostile witnesses, and above all, the empty tomb. The resurrection of Jesus is not folklore; it is a historically grounded event that transformed cowardly disciples into bold witnesses willing to die for what they saw and heard. It ignited a movement that no empire, no persecution, no age of doubt has been able to extinguish.
The Dependent Life and World-Shaking Work of Jesus
Just as the origin of life speaks of a Creator, the person of Jesus Christ speaks of the heart of that Creator revealed.
“He who has seen Me has seen the Father.” — John 14:9, NASB
The life of Jesus, unlike any other, is marked by perfect dependence on God the Father. He did not come to exercise power in independence, but to walk in step-by-step obedience with His Father’s will.
“Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, unless it is something He sees the Father doing.” — John 5:19, NASB
And what is most remarkable: this very pattern of dependence is what Jesus calls us into.
“Apart from Me you can do nothing.” — John 15:5, NASB
In Christ, the Creator enters His creation, not merely to teach, but to live out the restoration of relationship with God that we were created for. The Jesus of history walked in perfect surrender, died in our place, and rose again as the firstborn of a new creation.
His fulfillment of ancient prophecies, His flawless moral life, His authority over sickness, nature, and even death—and the explosive rise of His Church, founded not on conquest but on martyrdom—cannot be accounted for by human invention. It is divine intrusion into human history.
Together: The Signature of God’s Love
From the spark of life to the surrendered life, everything points to a God who is not distant, but deeply involved—a God who both authors life and redeems it. He not only gave us breath, but gave us Himself, through Jesus Christ, that we might know Him, love Him, and walk in communion with Him.
“In Him was life, and the life was the Light of mankind.” — John 1:4, NASB
To dismiss this is not merely to reject a belief—it is to turn away from the very meaning of our own existence. And yet, for those who stop long enough to truly see, the witness is undeniable.
Final Reflection: A Reasonable Invitation
If life itself is no accident, and if Jesus truly lived, died, and rose again as He said He would, then God is no distant theory. He is near. He has spoken. He is calling.
The fingerprints of God’s creative power and steadfast love are imprinted on everything—in the intricate design of our bodies, the deep longings of our hearts, and most profoundly, in the self-giving sacrifice of His Son. To affirm His divine purpose, God calls us to be holy as He is holy—a standard we are utterly incapable of attaining apart from Him. Given the vast chasm between our independent fallen nature and His perfect holiness, there truly could be no other way.
The question is: How will we respond to God’s witness of Himself?
Revelation 3:20 NASB: “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.”
John 1:12-13 NASB: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of a man, but of God.”
1 John 2:3-6 NASB: “By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments. The one who says, “I have come to know Him,” and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him; but whoever follows His word, in him the love of God has truly been perfected. By this we know that we are in Him: the one who says that he remains in Him ought, himself also, to walk just as He walked.”
God does for us, what we, in and of ourselves cannot do, through His Son. And here is the profound truth upon which everything turns: It is our weaknesses that God calls us to acknowledge and His power that is released In Jesus that is our strength.
2 Corinthians 12:9 NASB: “And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.”
And finally, 2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NASB: “And working together with Him, we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain— for He says, “At a favorable time I listened to you, And on a day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is “a favorable time,” behold, now is “a day of salvation.”
From one sheep in God’s flock to another,
Respectfully submitted for your consideration.
Worthy is the Lamb! Blessings!
Thanks, Bob. Much appreciated. Blessings!
An outstandingly clear witness Bruce, I will share this enthusiastically. Thanks to God for his grace in you😀❤️