John
17:3 “And this is eternal
life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have
sent.”
Do
you yearn to know God? Do you long for special relationship with the Father,
the ultimate knowing that comes from interacting with Him as His child? I read lately that the new
Testament says that we should “grow in the
grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”. But how do we get
to know God better? First, we spend time with Him. In Psalm 46 we read, “Be still and know that I am God.” Yet achieving
this stillness is difficult. Noise and diversion constantly bombard us. But if
we want to know Him better, we have to discipline ourselves to carve out quiet
time and space to be with God. And as we fall silent, we can hear God speak to
us about His nature.
Jeremiah
29:13 ‘You will seek me
and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Second,
we also grow closer to God by obeying His commands. We can’t grow closer to
Christ while knowingly living in disobedience. If you and I want to know Him,
obey Him in everything. Third, we also learn more about God by loving Him. The
Bible says, “Everyone who loves is born
of God and knows God … for God is love” – 1 John 4:7-8. Christ laid
down His life on the cross for us, and in return we need to love Him
sacrificially, laying down our lives for God, submitting our will for His
glory. As we do this, we discover more about God’s sovereignty and love.
Does
you soul pant for a more intimate relationship with God? Then spend time with
Him this very moment, in His holy Word or in a quiet place. Choose to live
obediently, and focus your love on Him. Do so, and you’ll come to know Him who
loves you with a love far beyond anything humans can offer. You’ll find the
fulfillment of your heart’s desire.
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