July 30, 2006
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Growing in our Knowledge of God!
I’ve struggled with fear since I was a small child. Then, as a young mother, I feared that something would happen to my son. I was such a young Christian and had a very faulty view of God. I would lay on my bed and cry about the possibility of God taking him because I loved him too much. I think back now and wonder how the Lord endured my foolishness. (Praise God for the blood of Jesus that covers my sins!) I wasted many hours in senseless fear over something I had no control of. (God has given me 29 good years with this same son!) As my understanding of God grew and I began to study about His sovereignty, love and wisdom the fear began to lose it’s hold on me. But, of course, with each new day their is always the opportunity through trials and temptations to set our minds on the possibility of loss which always has fear attached to it. Fear is very ME focused and how a situation will effect ME. So, I’m learning that when I begin to fear to cast the care/worry onto the Lord, trust Him with the future and then GET TO WORK doing whatever needs to be done for that day. Eph. 4:22-24, Phil. 4:6-8
KNOWING GOD is a fascinating study and one that you would not tire of for years on end. I’ve collected a myriad of Scriptures over the years for many of His attributes so they are easily assessable in the time of trials. Just imagine how our view of God would be elevated and our faith increased if we collected just 1 scripture daily on a chosen attribute for each month. Imagine!! If you don’t know where to begin may I suggest studying the attribute of His sovereignty?
Did you know that we are COMMANDED to grow in our knowledge of God?
2 Pet 3:18 – But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Here are just a few scriptures on KNOWING GOD. Take notice of the blessings promised in knowing God!
2 Peter 1:3 – His divine power has granted us every thing pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
Dan 11:32 …. but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.
Eph. 1:17 ….that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.
Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD. Jer 9:23-24
“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” 2 Peter 1:2
If you go to our other website I have a list of some attributes and books on the topic.
http://www.awomanthatfearsthelord.com/view/?pageID=130140
A good concordance, Topical Study Bible is a great help. There is a free Bible search engine on our homepage, also.
http://www.awomanthatfearsthelord.com
Another good resource:
http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/topic/Godattributes.html
Just imagine how our view of God would be changed if we collected just 1 scripture on an attribute each day for a month. Have any of you gals ever done this kind of study? If so, then I’d love to hear how it has blessed you!
Blessing to each one of you!
Georgene
Comments (11)
I struggle with fear for sure. I’ve never done a study like this, seems it would be interesting for me to do.
I love looking at His attributes, Georgene. Have you ever done the study, “Behold your God”? It is by Myrna Alexander…It is a small book that is packed with great truth. Oh, it is awesome! After looking at your list of books on your site, I feel like you would certainly enjoy it! You are always a blessing, dear sister…With much love and many prayers, Paula
Georgene, Wow! I am amazed–we have *met* before (online that is) !
I checked out your other website and clicked on an article that I have printed and kept in my Bible. A few years ago, God was really working on my heart to develop a meek and quiet spirit. Your article on that has been a tremendous encouragement to me.
Isn’t it neat how God has used you as an encourager. It is wonderful to *meet* you once again and get to know you more.
Blessings!~Margie
Oh Georgene, what a good idea. You are always so inspirational and I appreciate that very much.
I believe that this time we’re living in that we need to pursue God more and know more about Him so that we can be stronger and better equiped to fight our enemy.
Have a blessed day.
wow, thats a really great idea! i have been wanting to start a mini bible study for some girlfriends of mine, so that would be really cool to do. Glad you like the revelation study ya’ll are doing!! i love especially Revelation 1:12-20, the description of Christ(in a figurative sense)….
The first book that comes to mind is A. W. Tozer’s The Knowledge of the Holy–just a great look at God’s attributes…one of my favorites…
i can definitely relate to your words about fear, especially relating to your son. i have struggled with the same thoughts but when i turn the focus off of myself and onto Jesus, the fear leaves.
RYC: Thank you for the encouraging words!
Georgene, sorry for not responding to your earlier question about quilts. I’ve been saving scraps for some 30 years now and my stash just keeps on growing. I love and collect fabric like some people collect books, china or whatever. Usually when making a quilt I buy new fabrics for the background or main parts and then fill in with scraps from my stash. I have many quilt books that have patterns using just scraps or fat quarters. Check out your local fabric store and leaf through some of their books. There are all sorts of beautiful patterns.
I have a weakness in the fear area…my mom used to “feed” that fear as well. It wasn’t always unfounded fear either. I was fearful ALL the time.
It was after I was a believer and a newly married wife that God really did a powerful work in my heart in that area. Do I get afraid of things? Of course I do. But it doesn’t “own” me anymore, Praise God! I try and turn my fears into praise. By quoting the Word and agreeing with Him about what He says, it brings true and everlasting peace! Loved your post, m’dear! ~ Beth
I too struggled with fear for many years–did not even know until I was in christian counseling ( I know sounds crazy that I was unaware) a fear years back and shared some of my experiences with my counselor–I even had night terrors because of a spirit of fear that attacked me. That nasty old fear tries to creep back in now and then but I know now to stand firm on His word and have the knowledge and power through HIM to stand against the enemy.
Great post– Many Blessings, Marlo