Presenting ...
... a weekly letter of encouragement.
April 11, 1994
Good Morning!
JUST HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW GOD?
While most of us possess encyclopedic knowledge about God,
how many of us give evidence of true intimacy with God
in the daily crucible of our market place existence? For example:
#1 THOSE WHO KNOW GOD HAVE GREAT ENERGY FOR GOD:
His power is at work in their lives over:
Sin: "...The Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
has set you free from the law of sin and of death."
(Romans 8:2)
Circumstances: "But in all these
things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us."
(Romans 8:37)
#2 THOSE WHO KNOW GOD HAVE GREAT REST IN GOD:
It is because they accept His sovereignty in the superintending
of His universe that they can rest:
"...I am God, and there is no one like Me, declaring
the end from the beginning...saying, 'My purpose will be established,
and I will accomplish all My good pleasure.'" (Isaiah
46:9, 10)
"Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him..." (Psalm 37:7)
#3 THOSE WHO KNOW GOD HAVE GREAT CONTENTMENT IN GOD:
While chained to a prison wall, and awaiting execution, Paul
writes, "Rejoice in the Lord, and again
I say to you, Rejoice!...I have learned to be content
whatever the circumstances may be..." (Philippians
4:4, 11; NAS and Phillips Translation)
Shoe leather Christianity evidences itself in the crucible of
daily living through energy, rest, and contentment.
Tell me, JUST HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW GOD?
Have a great week!
Dwight Hill
+Adapted from J.I. Packard's "Knowing God"
© Copyright 1996 Dwight Hill. Unlimited permission to copy or use is hereby granted subject to inclusion of this copyright notice.
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