Getting To Know Him

Joshua 1:8 – This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. (ESV)

My dad became what we affectionately called "the coffee guru" of our family.

Daddy loved his coffee. In fact, he enjoyed it so much that he wanted to find out what made coffee so good. He took the time to study and research online, reading boxes and packages in stores, and asking questions of coffee house baristas.

His goal was to make the perfect cup of coffee. With the constant advancement of technology, my dad studied daily about all the types of coffee, as well as different ways to produce it, roast it, grind it, and brew it.

Daddy dedicated hours to learn the best possible method. He even made his own coffee roaster and coffee-making machine.

Before he died, Daddy did find out what made the best-tasting cup of coffee. The timing and temperature of the roasting, and the temperature of the water in brewing make all the difference in the taste.

Likewise, coming to know God requires time and a dedicated study of His Scriptures.

The Bible is full of verses, like today's verse at the beginning, that affirm the need for diving into God's Word.

In January, the preacher's wife and I started following a Bible reading plan for reading the New Testament in 92 days. We are on day 60. Each chapter has a detailed audio explanation to go with it. As I read each day, I see God clearly. Wrapping myself up in His words provides knowledge, comfort, love, and so much more.

2 Timothy 2:15 – Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (NIV)

Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. (NIV)

Because the Bible is a large book with much material that may at first seem irrelevant or uninteresting, it is easy to miss the scarlet thread of salvation that runs through it and reveals the heart of God for us. Scripture reveals the character of God and how He works in the world. The Bible is a powerful tool against the lies of God's enemy, who seeks to destroy our souls. The Bible will show us what God is like, so that we can get to know Him better.

Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. (NIV)

Keep reading, keep looking, and keep seeking. God will reveal Himself!

Prayer: Dear Lord, as we strive to do good and do better than the day before, put in our hearts a desire to know You more, and a wanting to read Your Word and absorb it in our hearts and minds. Amen.