How Can I Learn More About God (Part 1)

Think for a moment about the characteristics of God that impress you most from what He has revealed about Himself in nature, Scripture and Jesus Christ.  Nature reveals God's Glory; Scripture reveals His Sovereignty and love for the world (John 3:16); Jesus Christ reveals salvation and peace.  God really has made Himself known in some mighty ways.

Even though you may understand quite a bit about God through nature, the Scriptures, and Jesus Christ, there still may be some things about him that you find to be confusing-like why He allows evil, suffering, and death; what heaven will be like; and how and when Christ will return to earth.  Some things about God remain a mystery.  As a matter of fact Deuteronomy 29:29 says:  The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. Don't expect that by studying the Scriptures and reflecting on creation you will learn every possible thing about God.  But you can be sure that whatever God has revealed is exactly what you need to know how to be saved and how to live a life that's pleasing to Him.

There are plenty of benefits to be gained from learning and following God's Word. Psalm 119 lists a few. Verse 11 says that if you know God's Word it will help guard you from sin.  Verse 18 says that when you ask God he will show you wonderful things in His law.   In verse 24, God's statutes are said to be a person's counselors. They can help you find solutions to your problems. Verses 50 and 52 say that you can receive comfort from God's word when you suffer.  Note verses 98 and 99.  God's Word can make you wiser than your enemies and can give you insight beyond your years.  Verse 104 says that you can gain insight from the precepts in God's Word. And verse 105 says that God's word lights your way and keeps you from stumbling.  Finally, note what verse 165 says. It is God's Word that gives you peace of mind. To learn more about God and to experience these benefits in Your life, you must spend time in His word.

Becoming familiar with God's Word brings another important benefit to you.  Your faith will increase. Paul notes in Romans 10:17 that faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ. The more you study God's Word, the more you learn about God. The more you learn about God, the more your faith grows. The more your faith grows, the more you see god revealed to you. Your eyes will be opened to God and all blessings that He offers.  Now that is a benefit worth having.

There is more you can learn about God but that's for another day. See  (Part2)

To God be the Glory, great things He has done
Lovingly in Christ,
Carole

                            
"The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him...
My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song" (Psalm 28:7)