Meeting God
Meeting God
Topic: Seeking and Knowing God
You may not know God as well as you think, for He is far above us as the heavens are above the earth.
The Bible says His greatness is unsearchable (Psalm 145:3).
His judgments are unsearchable (Romans 11:33, NIV).
His riches are unsearchable (Ephesians 3:8).
Nevertheless He is knowable. According to the Bible, He has revealed aspects of Himself in both nature and in Scripture, and we can know Him who is unsearchable
Danger
False gods dominate our age?
False gods want to come into your life?
We can know him
According to the Bible, our God is the Everlasting Father, the God of hosts, the Lord of heaven and earth, the Author and Finisher of our faith.
He is the Comforter, the Counselor, and the Creator.
He is the Great Physician and the God of all grace.
His Name is I AM, the Alpha and Omega, and the Holy One of Israel.
We can call Him Jehovah, the Most High, and the Lord of the living and the dead.
He is Maker, Mediator, and Man of sorrows.
He is our Prophet, Priest, and King; our Redeemer, Refuge, and Rock.
He is Ruler of heaven and earth. He is the Friend of sinners.
God met with and fellow shipped with Adam and Eve in the midst of his creation and perfection.
Meeting God
God will meet with you wherever you are in life
God made us to be apart of his life
Our life is not complete without him in our lives
God loves us so much! He wants to restore what we have lost.
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 31:33
33 “This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel
after that time,” declares the Lord. “I will put my law in their minds and write it on their hearts. I will be their God, and they will be my people.”
Knowledge of God goes beyond merely understanding the truth about him, it means transforming your identity and behavior.
To "truly know God" often involves developing a personal relationship through consistent spiritual practices like studying scripture, daily prayer, and worship.
What are the benefits of knowing God?
Knowing God provides benefits such as lasting happiness, inner peace, purpose and meaning, and spiritual growth and strength to navigate life's challenges
Knowing God is a deep, personal, and relational experience through a relationship with Him
When we meet God
He will personally lead us if we allow him
He will personally speak to us
What are the three things God asks of us?
Micah 6:8
It lists out the three principles of what God asks of His people: to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with Him.
Steps to Knowing God?
The first step in knowing God is to acknowledge your need for Him. You were created by God for a purpose, and your life has meaning and value. However, sin has separated us from God, and we need to acknowledge our need for His forgiveness and restoration.
The second thing is seek to know his heart
The third thing is be humble before him
The fourth is seek him with all your heart
What are the five life-changing stages of Knowing God?
Know, trust, obey, experience, and love.
Psalm 37:3 says, “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.”
What does it mean to feed on His faithfulness?
It means to feed on His goodness,
on His mercy,
on His power,
on His presence,
on His promises,
on His love,
and on all His endless and infinite attributes and qualities.
Meeting with God means feeding on;
The bread of life.
Having Living water
More abundant life
Meeting with God means Communion with God
Our relationship with God is one that invites constant communication and fellowship.
When we engage in prayer and seek God’s presence, we draw near to Him, and He draws near to us.
This communion with God allows us to experience His love, wisdom, and guidance.
Through this connection, we can bring our burdens, joys, and questions to Him, ensuring that we are always aligned with His heart and mission.
It helps us to develop a deeper understanding of His character and His will for our lives.
James 4:8
“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you…...”
Psalm 62, who said, “My soul finds rest in God alone.”
We are made to know God—to know about Him and know Him personally, as a Father, as a Friend, and as our Creator and Sustainer.
WHEN WE DON’T KNOW GOD, WE DON’T REALLY KNOW ANYTHING.
Our lives are as incomplete without Him as a sky without a sun.
Our souls find rest in Him alone.
The most important thing in life is not what we do, where we go, who we’re with, how high we rise, how long we live, or how influential we become.
The most important thing in life is God.
Conclusion
Developing intimacy with God is essential for you and your journey in life.
It requires a personal and close relationship with God, built on the expectation and belief that God, can and will listen to you.
But, more importantly, God desires to have a deep and personal relationship with you, that is one of the main reasons you have received life.
JOHN 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
