Isaiah 46:9–10: Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me,
Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, ‘My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure’;
God is greater than we can fully understand. Like a diamond with many sides, His character has many beautiful qualities. Each one helps us see more of who He is. Yet these qualities are not separate parts of God. They belong together in one complete and unchanging God.
God is all-powerful. He knows everything—past, present, and future. He is present everywhere, and He has no beginning or end. He is holy, which means He is perfectly good and free from sin. His nature and His promises do not change.
God is loving and kind. His justice means He does not ignore what is wrong. His mercy means He offers compassion and forgiveness. These qualities may seem hard to bring together, but in God they are united. He is always just, and He is always loving.
Ephesians 3:19 speaks of knowing the love of Christ—a love that goes beyond what we can fully understand—and being filled with all the fullness of God.
This is the high point of Paul’s prayer to the Father in Ephesians 3:14–19. The thought is simple, yet deep: God invites us to know His love even though we cannot fully explain it.
God’s character is not “either-or” but “both-and.” He rules over all things, yet He is gentle. He is loving and righteous, just and merciful (Isaiah 30:18; Psalm 116:5). He is greater than time and space, yet He is close to us and involved in our lives. In Jesus, we see these qualities together: He was holy and without sin, yet He came close to sinners with mercy. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct, yet one God—a mystery we may never fully understand, but can still wonder at with awe. We cannot share God’s unlimited power, knowledge, or presence, but we can reflect His love, goodness, and fairness in how we treat others.
We do not have to understand everything about God to receive His love. We can keep learning about Him, trusting His goodness, and letting His love shape our lives. Each quality reveals more of His beauty. Together, they point to one God who is powerful, holy, faithful, just, merciful, and loving.
Minister A Francine Green, November 2026