This is what the LORD says: "Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9: 23-24How are you doing in your pursuit of knowing God? To know Him we must spend time with Him. I’m not speaking of a legalistic trip – “gotta spend time with God to be a better Christian” – no – consistent daily time just to know Him more deeply and understand Him as the resource for all of our life… for now and for eternity.
One of the most important means to know Him is to be in the Word, the Bible.
A suggestion: Read and meditate on Isaiah chapters 40-60. Select verses that speak deeply to you about God. Jot them down. Consider memorizing them. Share some of it with an accountability partner who is sharing your quest for knowing God.
As important as it is to read God’s word to learn about our relationship with God and His plan for successful living, it is even more important to read the Word to be in His presence. A transformed life comes not from learning the Word but from being absorbed in His presence through the Word.
They missed the most important thing – they didn’t know God. 1 Timothy 6:21 LB
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