Is God Really There, and How Can I Know Him Personally?
THE GOD YOU CANNOT SEE
Have you ever looked into the night sky and wondered whether someone is really listening? You may have prayed and waited for an answer, hoping for some unmistakable sign that God heard you. Perhaps you've listened to others speak confidently about their relationship with Him while wondering why you haven't experienced the same thing. How do you build a relationship with someone you cannot see, touch, or hear in the way you experience other relationships?
You're asking a question that even some of Jesus' closest followers struggled with. Thomas had walked with Jesus, heard His teachings, and witnessed His miracles. Yet after the crucifixion, when the other disciples told him Jesus was alive, Thomas wanted evidence for himself. Jesus met Thomas in his uncertainty and invited him to examine the evidence of His resurrection. Rather than turning away from a questioning disciple, Jesus gave him an opportunity to believe.
God understands that we are human. He knows our limitations and our desire for something we can recognize and understand. That's one reason the life of Jesus is so important. When humanity struggled to understand the invisible God, Jesus came into our
world and revealed Him through a life we could see. He touched lepers, welcomed children, forgave sinners, defended the vulnerable, and showed compassion to people others had overlooked. Every act of love revealed something about the Father.
Jesus said in John 14:9, "He who has seen Me has seen the Father." If you want to discover what God is like, begin by getting to know Jesus. Read the Gospels and pay attention to the people He encountered. Notice how He treated those who doubted, failed, suffered, or had been rejected. As you discover His character, you'll begin to understand the heart of the God you are searching for.
Knowing God is a relationship that grows through time spent with Him. Prayer gives you an opportunity to speak openly with Him. Scripture helps you recognize His character and understand His will. The Holy Spirit works in your heart, helping you grow in faith and understanding. You may not experience God in the dramatic way you expected, but you can begin discovering His presence in the quiet, everyday moments of a life turned toward Him.
WHAT SCRIPTURE REVEALS
John 14:9 (NKJV)
"He who has seen Me has seen the Father."
Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV)
"And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."
A MOMENT TO REFLECT
Have you been waiting for God to reveal Himself in a particular way? What might you discover if you began searching for Him through the life of Jesus rather than waiting for an extraordinary experience?
AN INVITATION TO KNOW JESUS
Begin with the Gospel of John. Read a little each day, asking one simple question: "Jesus, what are You showing me about who You are?" Give yourself time to discover Him. A genuine relationship grows as you come to know the One who has already expressed His love for you.
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