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For one to be filled with the knowledge of God, one must have experienced Him firsthand.

The word “knowledge” in Greek refers to insight, or experiential knowledge, often with spiritual depth. So when writers like Paul delight in seeing those “filled with the knowledge of God” (Colossians 1:9-12), this means that the people in question have come to experience God firsthand. They have tasted and seen that He is good.

There’s a clear difference between knowing about someone and knowing them personally. You can know everything there is to know about your favorite celebrity, but never know them personally. It’s the latter type of knowing that God wishes to have with us, and this can only happen via constant study of His word and making a habit of prayer.

Knowing God first hand will soon give you eyes that see as Jesus described. You’ll begin to see God at work in every area of your life, no matter how small. You getting to where you wanted to go safely, seeing your family on the weekends, and you eating a good meal will be seen by your eyes as the grace and workings of God (because they are). What’s seen as ordinary to most will be perceived as divine to those who are chosen (which is you, dear reader).

Once you come to know God personally, you will naturally begin to bear fruits that are pleasing to Him, meaning that your life will slowly and naturally change into the image of its Creator. What’s sinful will make you uncomfortable, and what’s pleasing to God will become pleasing to you. You’ll begin to avoid places that are temptations for you, and start to surround yourself with those who are also filled with the Holy Spirit. The fruits, while contributing nothing to your salvation, will be signs that the you have accepted Christ into your heart, and that you have begun to know Him personally.

If you aren’t naturally producing these things, yet claim to know God, you run the risk of imitating someone else rather than Jesus (Satan for those who don’t know).

Cultivating a knowledge of God will help you get to know Him personally, and thus, help you shine brightly to this world that desperately needs Him. But it all starts with you accepting the invitation He offers you in His Son, Jesus. Will you accept?

God bless, Jesus loves you ✝️❤️

Knowing God: Life's Greatest Goal

23 Thus says the Lord:

Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, and let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; 24 but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, says the Lord. — Jeremiah 9:23-24 | Modern English Version (MEV) The Holy Bible, Modern English Version. Copyright © 2014 by Military Bible Association. Published and distributed by Charisma House. Cross References: Exodus 34:6-7; 1 Kings 20:10-11; Job 31:24-25; Psalm 20:7; Psalm 34:2; 1 Corinthians 1:31; 2 Corinthians 10:17; Galatians 6:14; Philippians 3:8; Philippians 3:10

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The True Wisdom

Philippians 3:7-11 (NIV). [7] “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. [8] What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ [9] and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith. [10] I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, [11] and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead.”

John 17:3 (NLT). “And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.”

“The Privilege of Knowing God” by In Touch Ministries:

“Nothing else brings the joy and contentment we find in a personal relationship with God.”

“Regardless of how many people we meet or how many wonderful things we do in our lifetime, the greatest privilege of all is to know God. Nothing else can bring the joy and contentment we yearn for. And yet we frequently chase after worldly acceptance because we forget the treasure of truly knowing the living God.

Oftentimes people say a salvation prayer and remain satisfied with this first step. If they’re asked, “Do you know God?” most will say they do. But there’s a vast difference between knowing facts about God and personally relating to Him. Believers should continually be growing closer to the Father—always learning more about who He is and what He considers important.

When people go through life depending on themselves, they never really know God—He will reveal Himself to a heart that is honest and transparent, not one that’s full of pride and arrogance. It is in our brokenness and helplessness that we discover who the Lord is.

Do you have a genuine hunger in your heart to know God? If so, ask Him, “Who are You? What are You like?” Then open yourself to God, not for His sake—He already knows you perfectly—but for your own sake (John 17:3). By spending time with your Father, you’ll discover you are privileged indeed.”

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So you don't know God

You're not alone, many don't

and the world suffers

Some claim they know Him, but don't

What if you asked Him for truth?

D W Eldred

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“Knowing God without knowing our wretchedness leads to pride. Knowing our wretchedness without knowing God leads to despair. Knowing Christ gives the balance.”

~Blaise Pascal

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