To know God personally is to relate to Him intimately as a
man “knows” his wife (Genesis 4:1). This is not an intellectual
pursuit, but an experienced unity. Knowing God provides us with eternal life (John
17:3). The Jewish culture looked for signs, and the Greek culture craved
wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:21). When Christ came, He served as
a stumbling block for both cultures; however, to those who are called in
Christ, Jesus is both our power and the wisdom of God in us (1
Corinthians 1:22-24).
When I consider the size and magnificence of creation, I
cannot comprehend it. It is too magnanimous for me to fathom. The heavens and
skies declare the glorious works of God’s hands (Psalm 19:1). God
uses creation to preach His gospel (Romans 1:20). Even in
countries where missionaries have yet to preach, the heavens are proclaiming
His righteousness and the people see His glory (Psalm 97:6).
Those who reject Christ are without excuse, and refrain
from believing only because of their rebellion and pride (John
3:18). God does not need natural beauty, skill and talents, just a
submissive person, emptied of him/her self. He does not want those who take the
credit, only those who give Him the glory. He has no need for excellence,
eloquence and elegance in His people. He simply looks for a surrendered life.
We labor with all the energy of Christ’s power working in
and through us (Colossians 1:29). This is the same power, which
raised Jesus from the dead and seated Him at God’s right hand (Ephesians
1: 19-20). Jesus knew Peter’s habit of depending on the flesh to
fight his battles. That is why the transformation in Peter after Pentecost is
so amazing! He learned that God needs no human talents or abilities, but only
His Spirit working in and through us (Zechariah 4:6; Acts 2:14-36).
Prayer:
Father God, when I lay down to sleep, I remember all that
You do for me. I meditate on Your goodness all through the night watches. You
are my help, and I hide and rejoice in the shadow of Your wings. My soul clings
to You for stability and comfort. You hold me up with Your powerful right hand (Psalm
63:6-8). You are my rock and You bring me true salvation. You are
my strong fortress, which prevents me from being shaken by the storms and
quakes of life (Psalm 62:2). I depend on You to move in me
by the power of your Spirit.
Thought for the Day:
As Born Again Believers, we walk in the power of knowing
God.
