Quotable Calvin
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 07:54AM 
The Lord is manifested by his perfections. When we feel their power within us, and are conscious of their benefits, the knowledge must impress us much more vividly than if we merely imagined a God whose presence we never felt. Hence it is obvious, that in seeking God, the most direct path and the fittest method is, not to attempt with presumptuous curiosity to pry into his essence, which is rather to be adored than minutely discussed, but to contemplate him in his works, by which he draws near, becomes familiar, and in a manner communicates himself to us.
. . .since we are unable to comprehend Him, and are, as it were, overpowered by his greatness, our proper course is to contemplate his works, and so refresh ourselves with his goodness.
John Calvin, Institutes of the Christian Religion, Book One, Chapter Four
Reader Comments (2)
I highlighted the same portions when I read them because they were so helpful to me, especially "...since we are unable to comprehend Him, and are, as it were, overpowered by his greatness, our proper course is to contemplate his works, and so refresh ourselves with his goodness." I fail to contemplate his works with the distinct purpose of comprehending him more fully and seeing the depth of his goodness in them. Makes me think I'm rushing through life with my eyes closed too much of the time.
Amen and amen!