21/05/2015
Is there anybody out there who knows Him?
Before I personally knew God, I knew a few people who knew Him; in fact, there is only one people group on earth who have a living, dynamic, intimate relationship with Him.
Search around, it’s true – no other group of people claim to know God like Christians do! Interestingly, as the founder of our faith, Jesus’ very words during His earthly ministry to ancient Israel were that He knew and had seen God in a way that was far beyond what anyone else on earth had experienced.
You may also know some Christians; have you identified something uniquely special about them? Do at least some of them seem to “shine” with an internal light that can’t be put out? I noticed that too before I believed.
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So, given the two available options, and our current state of awareness, what path will you begin to walk?
Will you choose to follow those people who can’t possibly ever know or verify the truth about their opinion?
Or, will you grab hold of hope, believing that one day (maybe even today), you too can be one of the most blessed (blessed means happy!) people who know, not only know if God is real, but actually know God personally?
Perhaps it’s wise to consider the question, “Do I have any legitimate reason to doubt that these people personally know God?”
Conversely, you certainly have a legitimate and very significant reason to doubt the former group, being that they can offer you no proof.
The choice seems quite obvious, but I acknowledge and appreciate that coming to the conclusion oneself can take time. It often starts with small steps, and then eventually making a decision about whether or not You will start believing. It’s the best thing you can do with your life.
How do I know this will work? It happened to me, and it’s promised to us in the bible:
Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
– James 4:8a
