When Apostle Paul visited the city of Athens, he observed that the Athenians were very religious, worshipping many gods. Among this pantheon of gods, there was an unknown God to whom they offered their devotion. The Apostle recognized their uncertain state. He understood that due to their lack of confidence in the Supreme Being, they felt compelled to worship various gods. To avoid offending the Supreme God in case He was not among their pantheon, they added: “to the unknown God.” In this way, they played it safe, ensuring they had a place for Him if He wasn’t part of their recognized gods. If your God is unknown, your destiny remains unknown.
The Apostle took the time to reveal to them that the Creator of heaven and earth is this unknown God. What the Apostle was doing was unveiling what was concealed in theology, demonstrating that there is a God who is supreme, omnipotent, and incomparable. The reason they added the unknown God to their pantheon was that they did not know Him.
Today, for many Christians, their God remains unknown, hidden, and impersonal. They have fashioned a god based on their feelings, emotions, and desires. They attend church but still do not know the Almighty God. Their theology, thoughts, and behaviors clearly indicate that they worship an unknown God, lacking certainty, assurance, and hope.
The great reformer, Martin Luther, wrote long ago that “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Luther wrote this because he knew his God. Luther’s God was not unknown but personal, intimate, and powerful. How many Christians can sing with Luther that “A Mighty Fortress is Our God?” The reason many cannot is that they do not know God. It is time for each individual to examine themselves according to the biblical text to see if they worship the God of the Bible or, like the Athenians, worship an unknown God.
Assurance and certainty come when we know our God; they are not commodities bought in the market. Yes, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Do you know your God? Are you, by any chance, worshipping an unknown God? It is my prayer that you will not be like the Athenians, who did not know the true God and, for that reason, worshipped many gods, even to the extent of worshipping an unknown God.
Soli Deo Gloria
Written by Michael Yaw Tano
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