Do you know ABOUT Him or Do you KNOW HIM?

Do you know About Him or Do you KNOW HIM?

 

To know only about an individual is never enough evidence to make a reasonable and sound judgment about one's character.  Sure we read or hear stories about people all the time, but basing our assumptions only the premise of what others have said can be very dangerous and misleading.  We can structure a false and unfair personal view and judgment about them without really having or knowing all the facts.

Sometimes the outside of a book can appear coarse and hard, but the saying, 'never judge a book by its cover', does hold some depth. Over the years, I've gotten to know people for myself, and in that, I have learned a valuable lesson.  Not everything said is always true.

To know means to identify, recognize, distinguish; it is an action word, for example, I know (or recognize) the book is on the shelf, I know where the coffee is, I know my schedule, or I know which one is mine (identification).  You are collecting information and facts about people and things all the time.  You learn to identify characters, distinguish the difference between cultures and religion, and so on.

But to know is not enough and you will find that many people usually stay at this first phase - the knowing.  They know that it's going to rain or the road is dangerous because they have heard or read some article about it.  I can know that the weather is bad and the roads are dangerous and yet, still choose to ignore it.  Again, this phase is only a collection of information.

The word knowledge, is a noun, and in view of this topic, means information, facts, and data acquired through a skill, experience, or acquaintance.  This is the second phase.  Many of us know about God, we may have some knowledge about Scripture, but knowledge without understanding is as a light fixture without bulbs. The Scripture says that the entrance of thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple (Psalms 119:130).

The word understanding means the ability to grasp, perceive, and explain the meaning or the nature of something or somebody. When I begin to grasp or perceive the value of the knowledge (the information) of God's Word and how it applies to me, this is called understanding.  It is like a light bulb goes off and you say, "Ahh".

The word wisdom means judgment or good sense that comes from the knowledge and experience needed to make sensible decisions.  It is the accumulated learning of life in a particular sphere of activity or interest that is gained through your experience.

Proverbs 1:5 says that a wise man will hear and will increase in learning.  The more you learn is the wiser you become in that area. But if you do not know God for yourself, if you do not open the Bible to read the personal love letters that are written to you, if you only base your faith or belief on the premise of what others have to say, then you risk the possibility of facing a great danger because people can lead you astray.

God is not looking for religion, tradition, superstition, or fiction; he desires and longs for personal intimacy with his beloved.  That's you!  I challenge you to know God for yourself.  Don't just know about Him, KNOW HIM in the full knowledge of His goodness and grace.
He's real folks . . .

Tilt your heart towards the SON!

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