Study Him
The more we familiarize ourselves with God’s word, the more He
is able to reveal Himself to us. And who better to tell us about God than Himself?!?!?
We just completed a study on the names/attributes of God.
This is a great place to start if you want to get to know God. From studying His
different names (their meanings and applications) the picture of who God is is
opened up to us - not only who God is, but also how God is and how He relates
to us. We learn of His personality through His word.
Joining a Bible study and attending a solid, Bible-teaching
church will afford more opportunity to study Him. One of the great benefits of
attending church services and Bible studies is that the word of God is being
explained, questions are being asked, spiritual conversation is taking place,
and you are able to be encouraged and strengthened by being around like-minded
people who are on a similar journey to yours.
A third way to study God is by having a dedicated personal time
of studying a pre-written devotional book or Bible study. There are hundreds of
them at your local Christian bookstore or other book retailer.
Studying God is like asking a friend questions about
themselves. You get to learn what they like, what they don’t like, how they’ve
arrived at the conclusions they have, what makes them unique, etc. Studying God
does not have to be viewed as a chore or a duty that one marks off their to-do
list, or even a religious duty born out of legalistic requirements. Rather, it
is a chance to get to know God personally; to actively pursue friendship with
Him. (Proverbs 17:17, Proverbs 18:24, John 15:15)
In the pursuit of intimacy, knowledge of who that person is
is essential. There is no intimacy without truly knowing someone. Remember the
description of intimacy: knowing and being known. As we study Him, we get to
know Him. As we talk to Him, we allow ourselves to be known by Him. So pursue
knowledge of God. In that pursuit, there is great reward.
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your
heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James
4:8a
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