JUST HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW GOD?

While most of us possess encyclopedic knowledge about God, how many of us give evi-

dence of true intimacy with God in the daily crucible of our marketplace 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?