Before there was a tick or a tock, before there was time, before there was a present-past-future continuum, before there was coming or going, before there was where or when, before there was this or that, the ageless One who always IS–was.

Before there was a beginning, before there was “it” to create, before there was a first day, before the rising of the sun or the setting of the same. Before there was a moon illuminating the night skies, before there was a star in the cosmos’ replies, before there was anyone to acknowledge Him as God—God was.

The God referred to here is the omniscient One, the auspicious One, the everlasting One, the One who has all power. This all-sufficient God is known by many names. Some cultures refer to Him as the El Shaddai or the Adonai. Others know Him as the Prince of Peace. He is the everlasting One.

The One who sits on the circle of the earth so that heaven is His throne and earth His footstool (Isaiah 66:1). This God is omnipresent. He is not subject to dates, or space, or geographic locations. This God, who is high but sees below, is the One who rules and overrules. He is the One who sets up leaders and takes them down. He is the Ruler not elected nor selected, the One not put in, and therefore can’t be taken out. He is the unimpeachable One.

Such is the power and majesty of God. He is the subject of countless debates, the inspiration behind many of the world’s religions, and the source of strength and hope for billions of people worldwide. Whether we understand Him fully or not, one thing remains clear: before there was anything—God was.

And so, as we journey through life, we must remember the eternal nature of God. He was before all things and will continue to exist beyond all things. No matter what changes we may face in our lives, God remains constant—He was, He is, and He will always be.

Understanding this concept can give us a certain degree of comfort and security. Knowing that there is a higher power who has been there since the beginning of time, who is all-powerful, and who will continue to exist, is indeed reassuring. It can help us face the uncertainties of life, knowing that we are not alone, that there is a God who is in control.

The concept of God I’ve described in this blog is indeed profound and awe-inspiring. It encourages us to ponder upon the divine, to seek understanding, and to strive to connect with this eternal being.

Shabbat Shalom.

Whether or not you believe in God, I believe you’ll find contemplating His nature as the Eternal One to be a thought-provoking exercise. I pray it leads you to personal growth and spiritual development.

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Afterword: this blog inspired the poem, “God Was”.

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