For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him…
-Romans 1:20-21 (NIV)

Here in the book of Romans, Paul is addressing the an age-old conundrum: What about people who never hear about Jesus? He declares that God has revealed himself to everyone through his creation, specifically his intelligence, power, beauty, and transcendence. This is often referred to as general revelation.

But Paul then goes on to say that despite the evidence right before our eyes, in our pride, we all still reject that basic knowledge of him. Therefore, no one is innocent, everyone needs to be saved through faith in Jesus Christ, and his disciples today are charged to spread that message to the ends of the earth.

There’s also another way called special revelation. That’s when God uses miraculous means to show himself. The Bible and Jesus himself fall into this category.

But here’s the thing: If you are a Christian, then YOU are the living, breathing manifestation of the miraculous, life-changing power of Jesus, the Son of God. You’re also part of the special revelation.

So I must ask… What kind of evidence are you? What is your life testifying to?

Paul says that the general revelation of God can be seen through nature. His creation is always pointing others back to God. But for God’s special revelation? That’s you. As a new creation, are you always pointing others back to Christ?

Everyday, people who have responded to God though general revelation are looking at us for the special revelation — Jesus. And it’s our job to be his testimonial. It’s our job to go and tell them about him. That’s the Great Commission.

So Paul says that men are without excuse. And so are we.

Is your life evidence of a Savior who totally, completely, unequivocally transformed you inside-out? Or does your life testify to something else?

You might be the only proof of Jesus that someone ever sees.