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April 6 Devotion: Knowing the Heart of God

  KNOWING THE HEART OF GOD When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.  12).  For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.  13).  And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.                               I CORINTHIANS 13: 11-13

Most people long to be understood. We may have many acquaintances, but we all have a deep need to feel truly known by those we love most. This is because we were created in God’s image–He also desires to be intimately understood and loved by us.

Just as you don’t want to be known for only the superficial details of who you appear to be, it’s not enough to know about the Lord. He wants us to learn how He thinks and feels, what’s important to Him, and what His purposes are. Of course, it’s impossible for man to completely know the mind of the Creator of the universe. In Isaiah 55:9, He tells us, “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” The depth and breadth of His mind is so great we will never be able to fully grasp it in this lifetime.

However, we can better understand God’s heart and character by seeking Him and learning day by day from His Word. If we genuinely desire to walk in His ways, we must first genuinely know Him. We come to know our friends better by sharing more experiences together. Similarly, we will also understand God better the longer we walk with Him and meditate on what He has revealed about Himself in the Bible.

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart (Jeremiah 29:13). So, the next time you’re feeling a need to be better understood, turn to the One who understands you perfectly. Even more importantly, ask Him to help you know Him better.

I hope you’re striving for a perfect understanding of God, and He of you, as we all reflect on this Resurrection Week!

-IBC

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