He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. -Colossians 1:15
It is nothing short of astonishing that, if one wants to know what God looks like, he need look no further than Christ Jesus, Who in His human body laid down His life for poor sinners.
If any man wishes to become the man whom God intends for him to be, let him turn away from his own fallen desires and instead turn to Christ Jesus to receive His baptism, body, blood, and absolution.
Only in Christ Jesus - the Son of the Father Who is God in human flesh, also created in your image - is there life, light, and salvation; only in Him is there a way to be lifted up above one's own passions and desires that would lead away from God.
He is not a God who is afar off, but the only God, Who has drawn near to make Himself available where His Word and teaching are purely administered, through which He is given in full measure with all His benefits.
