June '12
The Bible teaches "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding". We are instructed to gain wisdom & knowledge ~ Proverbs 4, 2Peter 1 5-9 ~ for our life, service & safety. We can gain knowledge of God through His Word, His creation and through prayer.
Knowledge can be given by God ~ Exodus 31 1-11, 1Corinthians 12:8. The desire for knowledge may result in blessing from God ~ 2Chronicles 1 10-12
We need knowledge of God ~
for survival and God's attention ~ Proverbs 11:9, Hosea 4:6
for sanity~ Romans 1:28
for richness ~ Romans 11:33
to share Christ ~ 2Corinthians 2 14-15
for protection ~ 2Corinthians 10 4-5
to become mature & full of God ~ Ephesians 4:13
to please God and live a life worthy of Him, to bear fruit and be strengthened to have great endurance and patience ~ Colossians 1 9-23
to escape the devil ~ 2Timothy 2 24-26
for abundant grace and peace ~ 2Peter 1:2
for a godly life - God provides everything we need ~ Titus 1:1, 2Peter 1:3
Knowledge can be given by God ~ Exodus 31 1-11, 1Corinthians 12:8. The desire for knowledge may result in blessing from God ~ 2Chronicles 1 10-12
We need knowledge of God ~
for survival and God's attention ~ Proverbs 11:9, Hosea 4:6
for sanity~ Romans 1:28
for richness ~ Romans 11:33
to share Christ ~ 2Corinthians 2 14-15
for protection ~ 2Corinthians 10 4-5
to become mature & full of God ~ Ephesians 4:13
to please God and live a life worthy of Him, to bear fruit and be strengthened to have great endurance and patience ~ Colossians 1 9-23
to escape the devil ~ 2Timothy 2 24-26
for abundant grace and peace ~ 2Peter 1:2
for a godly life - God provides everything we need ~ Titus 1:1, 2Peter 1:3
~ Determine today to pursue knowledge & love of God in your own life - through the Bible, creation and prayer.
Ephesians 3:19, 1Corinthians 13
www.biblegateway.com
* set aside time for relaxation and learning
*remind yourself of (some of) the characteristics of God at www.whoisGod.me.uk
C.S. Lewis "Love is something more splendid and stern than mere kindness"
Ephesians 3:19, 1Corinthians 13
www.biblegateway.com
* set aside time for relaxation and learning
*remind yourself of (some of) the characteristics of God at www.whoisGod.me.uk
C.S. Lewis "Love is something more splendid and stern than mere kindness"
more resource bks:
The birds our teachers ~ John Stott
Jungle Dr series ~ Paul White for children/young adults ~ missionary tales
any fiction by Dee Henderson
The birds our teachers ~ John Stott
Jungle Dr series ~ Paul White for children/young adults ~ missionary tales
any fiction by Dee Henderson
"grow in the grace and knowledge of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ" 2Peter 3:18
Welcome to Heart to the Lord.com
Here you will find help and information to encourage your Life with God*
I trust you will enjoy browsing and pray you will be inspired to "seek the Lord with all your heart"
Here you will find help and information to encourage your Life with God*
I trust you will enjoy browsing and pray you will be inspired to "seek the Lord with all your heart"