Towards the end of 2025, during a time of prayer, a particular verse settled deeply in my spirit:
“In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.” Isaiah 6:1
At first, I responded by praying, “God, let me see You.” But when no immediate answer came, I eventually stopped. It felt like the prayer had reached a dead end.
Yet months later, in a quiet moment on the way to church, the same thought returned, clearer and more compelling than before. This time, instead of treating it as one prayer among many, I felt led to center my focus on it entirely.
I didn’t fully understand what seeing God meant. I wondered whether it would involve a vision, an audible voice, or some kind of dramatic encounter. There was uncertainty, but also a quiet conviction to continue.
Over time, I began to realize that “seeing God” was not unfolding in the way I had imagined. Instead of something external and immediate, it was becoming something internal and progressive. Here are some lessons I drew from that prayer.
1. Discovering Jesus in the Search for God
In asking to see God, I discovered Jesus. Despite being a Christian for many years, I realized I did not truly understand who He is. I believed in Him and knew about the Holy Trinity, but my understanding of Jesus was shallow.
“Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” 1 John 5:5
As I continued praying, Jesus was gradually revealed to me, first as the wisdom of God, then as the mystery of God. It struck me that God knew everything from the beginning; that He would create man, that man would fall, and that redemption would come through the Word becoming flesh.
The Scriptures prophesied about Jesus, but the fullness of who He was remained hidden. Even Moses referred to Him only as a prophet, with limited understanding. The mystery of Christ was fully revealed after His resurrection.
As Paul the Apostle explains, Jesus’ resurrection and exaltation revealed the exceeding greatness of God’s power;
“And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 1:19-20
It felt like I was seeing this for the first time. If Jesus is that important to God, why do we sometimes give Him such little priority? Even using the name of Jesus as a swear word.
As I continued in prayer, my understanding shifted toward one central truth; in seeking to see God, I was being led to know Jesus more deeply.
““Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and yet you still don’t know who I am? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.” John 14:9
Through the Bible, it became clear that God’s plan from the beginning centered on Christ in a way that was both intentional and hidden. What appeared to be a prophecy about a future figure was actually pointing to God Himself entering human history.
Many religions acknowledge Jesus existed, but the issue is not merely believing in His existence. The question is whether He is truly the Son of God and this is what distinguishes christianity from other religions.
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” john 1: 14
2. Why the Revelation of Jesus Changes Everything
This led me to a difficult but necessary question; if Jesus is so central to God’s plan, why is He sometimes given such little focus in our understanding and expression of the christian faith?
There is a depth to who Jesus is that many of us, myself included, are still discovering. The more I reflected, the more I realized that knowing Christ is not a one-time understanding, but an ongoing revelation.
Even after many years as a believer, Paul still prayed;
“I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead.” Philipians 3:10
Even now, I cannot say I have fully grasped the meaning of His resurrection or the fullness of His power. But I have come to see that there is far more to Him than I previously understood.
3. Seeing God Also Reveals Yourself
As this understanding grew, something else began to happen, something both uncomfortable and necessary.
I began to see myself more clearly.
In Isaiah 6:5, after seeing the Lord, Isaiah becomes aware of his own condition;
“Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.” Isaiah 6:5
That same pattern began to unfold in me. I became more aware of my flaws, pride, covetousness, and the ways I had unknowingly relied on self-righteousness.
Things I once overlooked began to feel significant. At the same time, my perspective toward others shifted. I found it harder to judge and easier to extend grace, recognizing that I, too, was still being shaped.
4. Transformation That Happens Quietly
Alongside this awareness came a quiet transformation.
Old habits began to lose their hold. A sensitivity toward certain attitudes and behaviors increased. There was a growing humility, not forced, but formed through understanding.
At the same time, something within me was being renewed. Desires that had once faded began to return, and there was a clearer sense of direction, one that felt steady rather than driven by pressure.
It became clear that this process was not about a single moment, but about ongoing transformation.
5. A Personal Reflection on Spiritual Growth
Looking back, I can see that what began as a simple prayer “God I want to see you”, led to something much deeper than I expected.
It was not about a dramatic encounter, but about revelation and a deeper understanding. It was about coming to know Jesus more fully and, through Him, gaining a clearer understanding of both God and myself.
This is still a journey. There is still more to learn, more to understand, and more to experience. But what has become clear is that seeing God is not always about a grand moment. In some cases, like with Isaiah, it may be. But often, it is more about a process of transformation, and knowledge.
Conclusion: A Prayer for Deeper Revelation
My prayer for you is rooted in Ephesians 1, 17 to 19; that God would give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, that your understanding would be enlightened, and that you would come to know the exceeding greatness of His power.
Because in seeking to see God, you may discover that what He reveals is far greater than you expected.