Knowing God by Howard Watson

We are living in the so- called "information" age. Knowledge is constantly increasing and being made available to all of us. Some of us may be addicted to the pursuit of knowledge, particularly on the internet.
Being able to read with understanding is the key to much of our learning. Some of us read slowly, others more rapidly. This ability to read opens many doors. Yet, some folks still don't get it; they won't put in the effort to learn the mechanics of reading. I once volunteered to teach a middle- aged man to read the Bible. He failed to give his total effort and soon quit.

Many people pursue knowledge about various and complex subjects, yet they may have very little interest in and know very little about spiritual life and God. The Bible is our main source of knowledge about real spirituality and the true God who has revealed Himself.

God has revealed Himself to us in His Son Jesus Christ. Our Bible contains the details of Christ Jesus and how He has made known the heavenly Father by His earthly life. God had given prophetic messages throughout the Old Testament. One example is Isaiah, chapter eleven, wherein we read:"...for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea." The offspring of king David, Jesus Christ, will come and bring the knowledge of God the Father to the earth.

We think of knowledge as information, but in the Bible it is much more than information; there it is experiential and personal. It is tasting, feeling, thinking, enjoying the spiritual qualities of God through Christ's love and fellowship.

In His life Jesus told stories, parables and taught lessons which revealed spiritual truths, as never known or acknowledged before by many people, about man, God, time and eternity. Our Lord more and more indicated His purpose and the plan of God for abundant life for now and forever. That plan was for a new Covenant, not written on stone but on the hearts of people. These people are a people called out by the Holy Spirit of God to whom God would make His personal presence known in their very lives.

These were to be a people of God's own possession; who were to be lead, empowered and kept for the glory of God. This wonderful knowledge of God in one's life is solely related to a faith commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and the pure presence of eternal life in God this very moment and forever. Jesus reflects this in His great prayer in John 17.

Oh, my God and my Christ you are so wonderful and amazing in your loving presence to me and those who know you.