Know More About God
July 14, 2013 Leave a comment
“[For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death, [in the hope]” Philippians 3:10 AMP
“Determined-devoted full strength and undivided and concentrated attention”
“Purpose-an anticipated outcome that is intended”
It is impossible to know somebody without spending time in research about the subject. When I was still chasing my wife many years ago, I studied her literally. I observed her ways, the way she talks, feel etc. I wanted to know more about how she reacts in certain difficult events. I wanted to know more about the way she thinks. I wanted to know more about what makes her mad or laugh. Not that I knew all about her during the courtship phase, but I had a big picture about her. In no time, we became best friends as we spend time together for hours talking just about any subject. We been through storms together and survived. We went through glorious moments also and we celebrated the triumph with each other.
Fast forward 27 years and you will be surprised about the outcome of the closeness we shared in those good old times. We talked less now. We don’t spend 4 hours on the phone talking nonsense. 2 minutes on the phone is already a world record. We are so comfortable without talking for hours when we are side by side. We talked in our minds. We understand each other like we have mind power that we know each other’s next move. My relationship with my wife is personal, too personal and intimate and we are committed to each other. It is really hard to imagine not to think of her every minute of my life. She became a part of me forever.
Our relationship to God is the same way. God is a Person. Jesus is a Person. The Holy Spirit is a Person. In other religion, worshipping and believing God seems so distant and no personal touch. To some, God is out there in the heavens watching us and listening to us but no feeling that He is with us or around us as we walk in our daily life.
Many people were wondering why God send His son Jesus to the world and let Him live for a few years and then let Him die at the cross. Jesus was God and He has all the power to sit Himself free from all the sufferings but He did suffer anyway. It is really hard to understand the concept of Christ’s suffering but the answer lies after the resurrection. When He was near His death, Jesus told His disciples – instructions about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will come and will give us power. It took me a while to fully understand the presence of the Holy Spirit but when I did, I became fully aware of God’s presence.
The Holy Spirit is a Person. Treat Him as your friend. Ask Him questions. Ask Him for guidance and wisdom.
Once we developed friendship with the Holy Spirit, we will be surprised that we cannot be so alone by ourselves. We found a true friend that can be with us wherever we are and whenever.
It’s not rocket science to know a person. All you have to do is use your curious ways. Be curious. Talk to Him and read about Him.
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