Experiencing The Reality of God

There is a difference between “knowing facts” about God and “experiencing” the reality of God and knowing Him, in a firsthand way.  “It is one thing to be told God is holy; it is quite another experience his holiness. The former might impress you, but the latter will compel you to live a holy life yourself.” Henry & Richard Blackaby

Having Our Beliefs & Values About God Settled

It’s helpful when certain key beliefs & values are “settled” in our minds before significant challenges and difficulties arise. “When we are in the midst of bewildering circumstances, that is not the time to make conclusions about what God is like.  We should have already reached our conclusions before we entered the difficult experience.” Henry&Richard Blackaby.

God Wants Our Transformation

Sometimes, what we want is not the same as what God wants for us.  That idea is expressed well in this quote:  “God’s purposes are not the same as ours.  We want him to indulge us; he wants to transform us.” Henry & Richard Blackaby