Know God Better
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…”
— Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
Most Christians say they want to know God deeply, yet are we truly doing what it takes to understand Him better?
How to Know God Better
We can never fully know God, but we can strive to learn more about Him. Even so, we can pursue what He reveals and strive to know Him better. Knowing Him is not merely an idea; it’s a personal journey that grows over time. Here are five key steps to begin or strengthen that journey:
- Accept Christ as Lord and Savior. Without Him, we cannot draw near to the Father. Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father except through me” (John 14:6).
- Read His Word daily. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…” Therefore, Scripture is not just history—it’s God speaking now. When we read, reflect, and apply it, our hearts are changed through knowing Him more closely.
- Be filled with the Holy Spirit. This is not a one-time event but an ongoing surrender. In fact, Ephesians 5:18 urges us to “be filled with the Spirit,” implying continuous openness to God’s presence and guidance.
- Seek Him in prayer. With this practice, we draw closer to knowing God better. Prayer connects us to God’s heart. As Paul writes, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Through prayer, we listen, confess, praise, and ask. It keeps us anchored and attentive to His will, enhancing our journey in knowing God better.
- Fellowship with believers. We are encouraged to not neglect meeting together (Hebrews 10:25). Moreover, walking with others strengthens us when we’re weak and helps us rejoice when we’re strong. God often speaks through His people.
Take Action to Grow
It’s not enough to talk about knowing God. Instead, we must do the things that lead us to Him, and knowing God better should be a constant goal. For example, James 4:8 encourages us, “Come near to God and he will come near to you.”
So, will we settle for just good intentions, or will we take real steps of faith and obedience? The truth is that truly knowing God more intimately requires intention, consistency, and a heart surrendered to Him.
Therefore, let us press on. Let us seek Him daily. Let us grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and always endeavor to know Him better. Praise God always.
— Dave
Let Us Pray
Lord, help us to know You more deeply. Because of Your love, we long to grow in understanding. Stir in us a hunger for Your Word, a heart for prayer, and a love for Your people. Help us to know You better, Amen.
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