When you see a triangle, your first thought is obvious. It has 3 sides. I know we all learned that in Kindergarten, but it is easy to neglect the deeper significance. What is the symbolic meaning of a triangle? In reality, and mathematically, a triangle has three equal sides that stands firm against all other forces. No matter how much pressure is put on it, it is impossible to break. It’s foundations are strong. If we apply this concept in a spiritual level it has an even deeper meaning that is often overlooked. 1. FATHER, SON, AND HOLY SPIRIT. Now, the holy trinity is not an easy topic to talk about. But, if we break it down the trinity has three sides, like a triangle, that form a simple image. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. These three persons address love in addition to interacting with each other. The Father works through the Son in several ways. For example, God worked through His son Jesus to perform miracles, carry out blessings, and show His love. John 14:10 “Don’t you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.” Another example is the Father working through the Holy Spirit which is present in God's callings and Him at work in our lives. Something to keep in mind is that these three persons are not divided as if each possessing ⅓. One is not successful without the other. It is not 1+1+1=3 BUT 1x1x1=1. Who knew so much math came with the understanding of God! Matthew 28:19-20 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Because we are human, it is incredibly challenging to wrap our minds around the concept of God appearing as three persons. He is ONE. So what do we do now? I encourage you to pray. It is normal for us to find it difficult to comprehend this concept, or even God. But with His guidance, we can further understand who He is. He wants us to know Him, for He loves us. In Matthew, God tells us to surrender ourselves and follow the plan He has in store for our lives. Maybe the next step in your life is to confess that to God, or if you don’t know just ask God to help you have an open mind. May we give God all the glory for He loves us dearly. He deserves our whole being. 2. HEART, SOUL, AND STRENGTH. This is another illustration of a triangle. Deuteronomy 6:4-5 says, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” What exactly does this mean? Your heart is where the love of life is possible. 1 Samuel 16:7 says “The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” The heart is where all feelings are controlled, and it is the central point of the body. God is constantly looking at our heart, because this is what no one else can see. Deep and hidden things that only He can examine. The soul refers to one’s whole being as a living person. The Old Testament talks about how we must surrender our entire human life into not only loving, but following God. Finally, loving with all of our strength does not only include our physical muscle, but everything we have available. Everything we do on this earth physically and mentally reflects how we live and love for God. 1 Timothy 1:15-16 “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners -- of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who believe in him and receive eternal life.” Yet, we are still imperfect. I will admit that it is hard to live your life constantly with the mentality of loving God and giving Him all the glory. We question what He is doing in our lives. Yet, through times of struggle and pain we get to witness God’s faithfulness and our love grows deeper. We can then grow maturely towards God’s glory because everything is done according to His plan. Achieving this mentality begins with obeying His command and loving Him with all that we are because He first loved us. We are able to fulfill this with our hope in Jesus because he was God’s perfect example of how much He loves us. So we now can be eager to study God’s word, to pray, to obey, and to honor.
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