Clarify means “to make clear or illuminate our mind or reason.”1 God says that His Son, Jesus Christ, is made in His image. And Jesus is the One who holds all things together.
“[Jesus] is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created in the heavens and on the earth, visible things and invisible things, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things are held together.” ~Colossians 1:15-17 WEB
Since the beginning of time, Christ was with God, in God, and God Himself.
“In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. He was present originally with God.” ~John 1:1-2 AMPC
God helped clarify our faith through His Son’s appearance on earth.
“And the Word (Christ) became flesh, and lived among us: and we [actually] saw His glory, glory as belongs to the [One and] only begotten Son of the Father, [the Son who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, who is] full of grace and truth (absolutely free of deception).” ~John 1:14 AMP
God helped clarify and illuminate the arrival of His Son through the angel’s announcement to the shepherds.
“Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by [the shepherds], and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. The angel said to them, ‘Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” ~Luke 2:9-11 WEB
Jesus Christ manifested God’s majesty here on the earth. Christ became God in the flesh.
“His Son is the radiance of His glory, the very image of His substance, and upholding all things by the word of His power, who, when He had by Himself purified us of our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.” ~Hebrews 1:3 WEB
We must clarify our faith in God by believing He is Who He says He is – the Great I AM. And He sent His Son, Jesus Christ into the world to save us.
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” ~Hebrews 11:6 NASB
We can clarify to really illuminate our faith by renewing our minds with God’s Words of Life.
“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].” ~Romans 12:1-2 AMP
Recommendations
Anticipation in the Outstanding Faithfulness of God’s Character – Strength with Dignity
Will You Attempt the Challenge to Delight God’s Heart? – Strength with Dignity
References
1 Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. Retrieved October 19, 2023, from Websters Dictionary 1828 – Webster’s Dictionary 1828 – Clarify
51 Bible Verses about Clarify Biblical Thinking. Published by Open Bible. Retrieved October 19, 2023, from What Does the Bible Say About Clarify Biblical Thinking? (openbible.info)
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Every Friday, I join an online Christian writing community, Five Minute Friday. We receive a one-word prompt and write whatever comes to our mind. The one-word prompt this week is clarify.
14 thoughts on “Clarify to Really Illuminate Our Valuable Faith”
God sent His Son to be a mirror
that we could see, and understand
the only way to see grace clearer
is to take that nail-pierced hand
and walk on through that night of sin
in trust, until the morning,
when in Sonrise we would win
that promise long a-borning,
that the world was so beloved
that Love itself must die,
and in that death our debt was covered,
and cleansed, we could come nigh
at last to Father on Whom we
could gaze with eyes fresh-taught to see.
Beautiful, Andrew!
This is a helpful reminder: “We can clarify to really illuminate our faith by renewing our minds with God’s Words of Life.” Amen.
His Word makes all the difference, Wayne!
“We can clarify to really illuminate our faith by renewing our minds with God’s Words of Life.” We had similar thoughts, Lisa. More and more. I find myself bringing things back to Scripture as I ask, “How does this align with God’s Word?”
His Word is the plumbline which keeps us anchored and grounded, Joanne, everything else leaves us moor less or on shifting sand.
Lisa, this is so powerful and beautiful. I had never thought of it like this so thank you.
May the Lord continue to strengthen and encourage you, Deborah!
This>>” We must clarify our faith in God by believing He is Who He says He is – the Great I AM. And He sent His Son, Jesus Christ into the world to save us.” Amen, Lisa. This message is really compelling and encouraging.
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I’m so thankful He made a way for us, Paula!
I had wondered what you would do with this word since clarify (as far as I know) isn’t in the bible, and yet, and yet you made it work so nicely. (mind I’m really tired today so I shouldn’t have needed to wonder so much eh?) 🙂
Annette, I wondered the same thing when I did a quick search and I could not find a scripture reference, but it all worked out in the end. Thanks for stopping by as I always enjoy your visit!
Love what you did with the word prompt, Lisa, and the reminder that “Jesus Christ manifested God’s majesty here on the earth. Christ became God in the flesh.”
Christ is our guide, Sandra!