Thanks for all the comments you posted regarding the “One Thing”. In thinking over the one thing I would want to convey to others to help them in their growth as a believer or simply to hang on in tough times, I have concluded that I would want them to understand who God is and how He works. The knowledge that I have gained about God, both informational and experiential (through my experience with Him), has changed my life. Knowing that God will never leave, has made me more able to stay when relationships get difficult. Knowing He promises to deal with my enemies has allowed me to let go of worrying about them. Knowing that God created everything and is sovereign over everything has helped me to trust Him with the really big issues in my life.
Within the idea of understanding God is knowing His nature and character, His past conduct, His promises for the believer and for others, His fulfilled promises, His likes and dislike, what He has done, and what He thinks and feels about each of us, individually.
The upcoming posts will address the issue of knowing God. I welcome your comments and input as we look at God, who He is and what He is all about.
