KNOWING HIM IS LIFE
Memorise: But let him that glorieth glory in
this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise
loving-kindness, judgement, and rightousness, in the
earth: for in these things
I delight, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 9:24
Read: Jeremiah 9:23-24, 23 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:
24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he
understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which
exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in
these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Bible in one year; Psalm 51-56, Hebrews
5:11-6:12
MESSAGE!
Life is not what many
people think it is. It is not about financial or material abundance; neither is
it about physical endowments. Life is definitely not about power, achievements
or worldly wisdom. What then is life? Jesus answers this question in John 17:3:
“And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the
only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
True life is knowing
God and Jesus Christ. In today’s Bible reading, God instructs us not to boast
of our wisdom, might or riches. He said if we want to boast, we should boast in
what we know about Him. When you engage in such boasting, the essence is not to
flaunt your knowledge like some people do today; rather, it is to rejoice in
the fact that God has revealed Himself to you to that extent. Why should you take
pleasure in knowing God? Why should knowing God be something you should be
proud of? It is because knowing God can do certain powerful things in your life
and in the lives of others around you.
“And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he
corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong,
and do exploits.” Daniel 11:32
By the revelation of
God given to Daniel, we are made to understand that knowing God produces
strength and exploits. What kinds of exploits are being referred to here? When
you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, and you daily increase in
the knowledge of the Holy Trinity, you will not only have eternal life, but the
life of God will also be channelled
through you to others. For instance, you will lay your hands on the
blind, and as the divine life flows through you to such a fellow, he will begin
to see. When you pray for the barren, the divine life will cause her to
conceive. This is life! When your life begins to bring joy to the lives of many
others, that is life. The life of God flowing through you will make you the
light of the world, causing those in darkness to see. The divine life will also
make you the salt of the earth, giving good taste to a tasteless world. This
life of God is not predicated upon the material world but on the relationship
you have with the Lord. How is your spiritual life? Have you gauged your
spiritual life lately?
Prayer Point
Father, reveal Yourself to me, and help me to
respond to You the way You expect me to.
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