In Touch Devotional 21 October 2021 Dr Charles Stanley | The Privilege of Knowing God
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IN TOUCH DAILY DEVOTIONAL 21 OCTOBER 2021 THURSDAY
TOPIC: THE PRIVILEGE OF KNOWING GOD
The one true God allows us to know Him, and we experience blessings as we learn more about Him.
SCRIPTURE: Philippians 3:7-11
7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ.
8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ
9 and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;
10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death,
11 if, by any means, I may attain[a] to the resurrection from the dead.
DR CHARLES STANLEY DEVOTIONAL FOR 21ST OCTOBER 2021
Knowing about God is different from knowing God. Anyone can learn a few facts about Him, but a sincere believer invests the time and energy to be His friend.
One of the ways to learn about the Lord is through His Word. By reading the Bible, believers discover God’s character, principles, and ways of operating. Unfortunately, many men and women stop at this step, but it’s also important to meditate on Scripture, which involves thinking about God’s words and allowing the Holy Spirit to interpret them. This practice further deepens the believer’s knowledge. Finally, we apply what we learn, which is when we truly get to know God.
For example, suppose you read in Psalm 46:1 that God is a very present help in times of trouble, and when trouble shows up, you rely on Him for aid. When He answersâand He will, although not always in the expected wayâyou learn something: God responds to your trust and dependence with a perfect solution to your problem.
I frequently admonish believers to read the Bible, but I don’t mean skim its pages for facts. Scripture is a living document, and when you do what it says, you discover God is not some ancient, dictating deity but a vibrant friend who wants to connect with you.
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