According to John 17:3 we were made to know God. Jeremiah 9:23-24 says “Thus saith the LORD, let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches, but let him that glories glory in this, that he understands and knows [God].” Once we become aware that the main business that we are her for is to know God, most of life’s problems fall into place of their own accord. What makes life worthwhile is having a big enough objective, to capture our imagination and lay hold of our allegiances. When we speak of knowing God, we are using a verbal formula, and formula’s are like cheques; they are no use unless we know how to cash them. What are we talking about when we use the phrase “knowing god?” A special sort of emotion — shivers down the back? a dreamy, off-the-ground, floating feeling? Tingling thrills and exhilaration, such as drug-takers seek? Or is knowing God a special sort of intellectual experience” Does one hear a voce? See a vision Find strange trains of thoughts coursing through one’s mind? Knowing God is more … READ MORE

Technology is so far beyond my understanding. It seems that the more that I learn about technology, the more I recognize that it is simply complex. I don’t have to understand how my computer works in order to make it work, but the greater that I understand the computer the more I can unlock its power and potential. There is a sense, in which that is similar to our relationship with God. The greater I know Him, the more I can unlock the power and potential that He has for me. People who truly know God demonstrate a strength in the midst of trial and difficulties. Daniel was no stranger to difficulties, he was taken as a young boy by the Babylonians, and they attempted to retrain him in his thinking and actions. However, Daniel knew, and the Babylonians would learn, that he was a better citizen of Babylon because of his relationship with the Lord, than he would be if he embraced the culture that he was brought into. May we learn this valuable lesson, and as Daniel did “purpose in our hearts that we will not sin against the Lord” (Daniel 1:8). … READ MORE

I enjoy reading historical novels. One of my Favorite is “The Frontiersman” by Allen Eckert. I have not only read the book several times, I have viewed the outdoor drama several times because I enjoy the way he makes Simon Kenton and Tecumseh come alive. I could say that I know them, but yet, I really only know about them. Interest in theology, and knowledge about God, and the capacity to think clearly and talk well on Christian themes, is not at all the same thing as knowing God. We may know as much about God as John Calvin knew and yet not know God at all. Solomon said in Ecclesiastes 12:12 “Of making many books there is no end; and much study is a wariness of the flesh. The question is not whether we are good at theology, or balanced in our approach to the problems of Christian living; the question is can we say, simply, honestly, and sincerely, that we know God! This morning’s challenge is to ask myself if I know God, or if I know about Him. I am amazed that if I were in a crowd that God would be able to recognize me and … READ MORE