The great God of heaven and earth has consistently interacted with His creation, engaging with human beings throughout history. In Old Testament times, He spoke with individuals like Gideon over extended periods and appeared to Samson's parents, making it evident that they knew to whom they were conversing. As He does not change, His involvement continues into the New Testament era, where He appeared to many, lived in the flesh for 33 years, and interacted with thousands. After His resurrection, He revealed Himself to His disciples and as many as five hundred at once, and spoke personally with Peter, John, and Paul on multiple occasions. Beyond these instances, the comforting truth remains that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in us, signifying that we are not our own but belong to God. Jesus' sinless life and sacrifice enable those drawn to Him to approach His very throne and enter His presence at any time. Jesus Himself affirms that He and the Father are not just with us but in us, demonstrating that God cannot be more involved in our lives. The God we worship is not distant or remote but intimately engaged with His creation, especially with those He has called and who faithfully participate in His spiritual work within them. We can take comfort in knowing that He will never leave us nor forsake us, remaining present and working in us until we reach the fullness of Christ. Truly, our God is near at hand.

God's nearness to humanity is evident through His active involvement in human affairs. In Genesis 6:13-21, He directly intervenes by informing Noah about the violent state of mankind and instructing him to build the ark to save his family and the animals He would bring to him. God executes righteous judgment by flooding the earth, ensuring that only the eight people He chose are saved into a new era of human life. In Genesis 11:1-9, at the Tower of Babel, His close observation of humanity's activities is highlighted as He judges their deeds and intentions, intervening decisively to ensure His plan moves forward at the pace He desires. In Genesis 12:1, God speaks personally to Abram, instructing him on where to go and what to do, establishing an intimate, friendly relationship with him. Later, in Genesis 16:7-16, the Angel of the Lord appears to Hagar, standing before her as a mighty angel and directly addressing her, promising to make a great nation from her child. Hagar marvels at having seen Him who sees her. Similarly, Jacob, after a personal encounter with God, acknowledges having seen Him face to face, preserving his life through a profound wrestling match and conversation.

Jesus Christ, known as the Word, has always been God and with God for eternity. Yet, questions arise about how involved God is in the lives of humanity thousands of years after creation. Is He actively engaged with Earth, interacting and continuing His creative work? At times, God delays in intervening in people's lives, leading to feelings that He might be far off or uninvolved, especially when answers to prayers are not immediate or trials persist. After all, He inhabits eternity, and His throne is in the third heaven amidst a vast universe. Doubts may surface about whether He has time to be involved with this planet or in our seemingly insignificant lives. However, Genesis 1:27-28 reveals God walking in the Garden with Adam and Eve, speaking to them, and showing significant involvement. He created and immediately began instructing them on how to live, providing initial training for a successful life and preparing them for a godly existence. This demonstrates a Deity, the awesome Creator God, who is actively involved with His creation and personally working to bring His purpose to fruition in humanity.