Beautiful God

Surprisingly, God is not described as beautiful in the Bible. However, his beauty is conveyed in numerous ways, highlighting his glory, majesty, and holiness.

Here are a few examples where God’s beauty is evident:

• Psalm 27:4: “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” This expresses a longing to experience God’s beauty in a place of worship.  
• Psalm 29:2: “Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; worship the Lord in the splendour of his holiness.” This links God’s holiness with splendour, suggesting a radiant beauty.
• Isaiah 6:1-3: Isaiah’s vision of the Lord, high and lifted up, with seraphim proclaiming “Holy, holy, holy,” evokes a sense of overwhelming beauty and majesty.
• Ezekiel 1: Ezekiel’s detailed vision of God’s glory, with intricate imagery of light, fire, and precious stones, paints a picture of breathtaking beauty.

Beyond these direct references, God’s beauty is reflected in:

• His Creation: The beauty of the natural world, from majestic mountains to delicate flowers, is a testament to the artistry of its Creator. (Psalm 19:1, Romans 1:20)
• His Character: Qualities like love, grace, justice, and mercy reveal the inner beauty of God’s nature.
• His Actions: God’s acts of salvation, redemption, and restoration demonstrate His beauty in bringing order and harmony to a broken world.

God’s beauty permeates the Scriptures. It invites us to look beyond the physical and perceive the true beauty of His character and His works.