Pure Knowledge/True freedom!
Soul Snack S7/10 ... Knowing God
'The man of God came up and told the King of Israel, 'This is what the Lord says: 'Because the Aramaens think the Lord is a god of hills and not a god of the valleys, I will deliver this vast army into your hands, and you will know that I am Lord.' 2 Kings 20:28.
Ahab, that unfortunate king of Israel always seemed doomed to lead life under dire threat. The King of Aram, Ben-Hadad ,was now to assault Israel a second time. Yet, threats against God's people are always observed. Into this threat of destruction heaven speaks (thru a prophet). Only the knowledge of God will bring reversal to circumstances. God is not bitter. He holds no recalcitrance, even to those addicted to disobedience and self-will (Israel). He awaits to rescue. His rescue mission ALWAYS hinges on making Himself known.
God desires so deeply to be known. He is not hidden. He hurts so excruciatingly when I believe ill of Him. He shudders at my disinterest. He is so saddened when I can't see his hands on me.
God uses the unknown and the unnamed to spread knowledge of Him. In His service it is of eternal personal advantage to remain unknown.
If I strive so others will honour the father and not me, my walk is secure.
If I stretch so that He is known, He will honour me. I will receive His favour.
Heaven knows no self-rerstraint when endeavouring to spread the knowledge of Him. Neither will heaven withhold blessing from those dedicated to making His name known. Heaven always gives better than it receives.
To be most interested in knowing is God pure knowledge and true freedom. It is to be under His rule and protection.
Father, I want to be more interested in you, than I am in myself. I want to know more of you each day until the day I meet you forever. Amen