A Sacred Journey into Theocentric Identity and Embodiment
Dr. Verlyn Fontaine Waterman | WIS Blog
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.” Revelation 4:8
In a world obsessed with self-proclaimed divinity, new age mysticism, and human-centered theology, it is vital that we return to the sacred, the true, and the theocentric. Who is Divine? What is the Divine? Are we divine? These are not philosophical curiosities—they are foundational truths that determine how we see God, ourselves, and the world.
1. Who Is Divine? — The Holy One Alone
The word Divine originates from the Latin divinus, meaning “of or pertaining to God.”
In its purest essence, divine is not a characteristic—it is a nature, one that only God possesses.
God is eternal — the Self-Existent One.
God is holy — utterly set apart in righteousness and purity.
God is infinite — without boundary, beginning, or end.
God is love, light, and life — not qualities He expresses but who He is.
To be Divine is to be uncreated, perfect, and sovereign. This belongs to YHWH alone.
2. What Is the Divine? — A Realm, A Reality, A Nature
The Divine is more than God’s title—it is the realm of His presence, power, and purity.
It is the holy atmosphere of Heaven, the invisible reality where God’s essence reigns unchallenged.
The Divine is:
Light that illuminates truth
Love that casts out fear
Order that displaces chaos
Spirit that breathes life
To encounter the Divine is to be undone and remade in the presence of Absolute Holiness.
3. Are We Divine? — The Sacred Tension of Imago Dei
We are not divine in essence, but we are created in the image of the Divine.
“So God created mankind in His own image…” Genesis 1:27
“You are gods; and all of you are children of the Most High.” Psalm 82:6 (Quoted by Jesus in John 10:34)
We are not gods—but we are God’s image-bearers.
We do not possess divinity—we are stamped with divine intention.
We are vessels, not sources. Reflectors, not originators.
This sacred imprint allows us to:
Commune with the Divine
Embody His character
Live as His representatives on earth
4. Christ — The Fullness of Divinity in Human Form
“For in Christ all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily.” Colossians 2:9
In Jesus, divinity met dust.
He is the perfect revelation of God in flesh, the bridge between heaven and earth.
Through His life, death, and resurrection, we are:
Reconciled to the Divine
Filled with the Divine Spirit
Invited to partake in the Divine nature
“…that you may become partakers of the divine nature.” 2 Peter 1:4
This is not self-exaltation—it is Spirit transformation.
5. Living from the Divine — Not As, But Through
To live as a person of divine image is not to claim deity but to walk in divine alignment:
Not from ego, but essence
Not for applause, but for alignment
Not out of pride, but in surrender
We are called to holy embodiment.
Not to declare ourselves gods—but to reflect the One who is.
6. Final Reflection: A Sacred Yes
So who is Divine?
God alone—eternal, unchanging, all-sufficient.
What is the Divine?
The living reality of God’s nature, authority, and glory.
Are we divine?
No—not by essence. But by His Spirit, we carry His imprint, walk in His authority, and reflect His light.
“Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:16
“As He is, so are we in this world.” 1 John 4:17
We are not the Divine—but we are becoming what we behold.
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