Divine Mediation: The Voice of God Through Chosen Messengers

Throughout human history, there has always been a place for deep communication with the Divine, where answers to pressing questions were conveyed through chosen intermediaries. For centuries, people have sought comfort and wisdom from those destined for a special mission—to be the voice of God in this world. It is through people and angels, endowed with divine power, that one had the opportunity to hear the message, even if the very presence of God remained unreachable.

From ancient times, the Bible reveals an inseparable link between man and the Creator. In moments of doubt, when questions arose about the meaning of existence and suffering, God never left the seekers unattended. He chose those he trusted to transmit His will so that through their words and actions, people could feel support and understand the depth of eternal truths. Angels, as bearers of this message, appeared in vivid theophanic visions, serving simultaneously as guides and protectors, showing people that every word and prayer finds a response in heaven.

A striking example is found in the story of Moses, when God expressed His will and warned the people against sin and destruction through a dispatched angel. Here, mediation transformed into a living reminder that even in moments of greatest trials, humanity is never left alone with its fears—there is always a voice delivering a message filled with divine care and a determination to change the course of events.

Thus, the tradition of mediation in divine communication remains not merely a religious symbol, but a powerful reminder that every appeal to the Higher always finds its responder. This ancient dialogue between man and God inspires believers to search for meaning, comfort, and hope, urging us to trust the voice that lovingly transcends time and space, bringing light into the darkest moments of life.

How can God answer human questions through the mediation of people?
God does not answer human questions directly but through the mediation of those He has chosen—both angels and people through whom He presents Himself and His will. For example, as noted in one source, God has always communicated with man, listening to his prayers and questions, thus showing that He does not leave a person alone with their doubts and sufferings:
"God is not silent and unresponsive to the one who prays. And man always prayed, always approached God with questions: why was the world created? why is there so much evil in it? where does suffering in the world come from? is it possible to break free from slavery, from the bondage of this curse? God entered into communication with man." (source: link )

At the same time, the Old Testament demonstrates that communicating with God often occurred through manifestations in which God revealed Himself via an intermediary – an angel. In such cases, the angel, endowed with divine power, became the carrier of God’s message, answering people's questions and representing the very essence of the Divinity:
"Yet even the Old Testament speaks of incarnate theophanies, encounters between man and God, mutual communication, conversation. But such encounters, as we already know, occur only through theophanic an–gelophanies: God is present through the angel, and the angel speaks on behalf of God, his angelic essence endowed with divine power. The angelic mission, their service to the world, acquires here an entirely exclusive purpose—to represent God Himself in the world, to stand in for God." (source: link )

Another example of mediation can be seen in the account of Moses, where God, through a dispatched Angel, expressed His will and warned the people:
"It is better for me to lose the life to come than to see the destruction of this people. Moses, asking for death on behalf of the people, portrayed, by that, the death of the Son of God, envisioned for all nations. And behold, My Angel shall go before you—that is, an Angel will go before you instead of Me. And on the day of My visitation, by My hand I will visit him upon them for their sins. Not only does he encourage, but he also warns and terrifies the people. Behold, I send My Angel before you, beware of him, for My name is on him." (source: link )

Thus, God answers people’s questions through the mediation of those chosen to convey His will—whether they are angels manifesting in theophanic appearances or people through whom divine communication is revealed. These mediators, endowed with a special mission, allow man to know and hear God’s word, even if the divine presence itself remains directly unattainable.

Supporting citation(s):
"God is not silent and unresponsive to the one who prays. And man always prayed, always approached God with questions: why was the world created? why is there so much evil in it? where does suffering in the world come from? is it possible to break free from slavery, from the bondage of this curse? God entered into communication with man." (source: link )

"Yet even the Old Testament speaks of incarnate theophanies, encounters between man and God, mutual communication, conversation. But such encounters, as we already know, occur only through theophanic an–gelophanies: God is present through the angel, and the angel speaks on behalf of God, his angelic essence endowed with divine power. The angelic mission, their service to the world, acquires here an entirely exclusive purpose—to represent God Himself in the world, to stand in for God." (source: link )

"It is better for me to lose the life to come than to see the destruction of this people. Moses, asking for death on behalf of the people, portrayed, by that, the death of the Son of God, envisioned for all nations. And behold, My Angel shall go before you—that is, an Angel will go before you instead of Me. And on the day of My visitation, by My hand I will visit him upon them for their sins. Not only does he encourage, but he also warns and terrifies the people. Behold, I send My Angel before you, beware of him, for My name is on him." (source: link )