--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We have seen that the Son of God created…" description: "\"We have seen that the Son of God created the world for this very end, to communicate Himself in an image of His own excellency. ... When we behold the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f38/jonathan-edwards-770_behold_we-have-seen-that-the-son-of-god-created_2710178.png" --- # We have seen that the Son of God created the world for… ![“We have seen that the Son of God created the world for this very end, to communicate Himself in an image of His own excellency. ... When we behold the light and brightness of the sun, the golden edges of an evening cloud, or the beauteous (rain)bow, we behold the adumbrations of His glory and…” quote by Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f38/jonathan-edwards-770_behold_we-have-seen-that-the-son-of-god-created_2710178.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f38/jonathan-edwards-770_behold_we-have-seen-that-the-son-of-god-created_2710178.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f38/jonathan-edwards-770_behold_we-have-seen-that-the-son-of-god-created_2710178.png) > “We have seen that the Son of God created the world for this very end, to communicate Himself in an image of His own excellency. ... When we behold the light and brightness of the sun, the golden edges of an evening cloud, or the beauteous (rain)bow, we behold the adumbrations of His glory and goodness; and in the blue sky, of his mildness and gentleness.” [Jonathan Edwards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-edwards/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God’s creation reflects divine excellence; natural beauty reveals His glory and goodness. **In simple terms:** Nature shows God’s glory. Key Takeaway Observe and appreciate creation. Themes theology nature beauty Mood reverent aweful Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - outdoor meditation - artistic inspiration - environmental stewardship Key Concepts spirituality philosophy Questions to Reflect On - How does nature inspire you? - What does glory mean in daily life? 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