Look
at what I found in the archives! wow. I wrote this I think almost two
years ago and never published, just going through it was so refreshing.
Here we go..
I
have come to realise that the power we have is in knowing God's love
for us. Finding assurance in that love. That is probably the first step
in having a close relationship with God. A relationship established on
complete trust in Him. In this way, we get to know Him better. You see,
when we know that God loves us, when we are sure of the love He has for
us, then we can completely trust in Him.
Despite
the challenges, when the world around us seems like it's turning upside
down, we can still find security in Him. Because we trust Him; Because
we know He loves us and has good thoughts for us. John is described and
at some point describes himself as the disciple loved by Jesus John 13:23, 19:26.
See, I feel that this close relationship between them was because John
knew that he was loved by Jesus and Jesus was probably glad about that.
Because that is what He wants us to know; that is what God wants us to
know, that He loves us.
Jesus
said that if we want to know the Father (God the Father), then we
should look at Him, Jesus. This is because He and Father God are one and
He is the only one who knows the Father. A similar case as John's is
David's. He was sure of God's love and favour. We see that from a young
age when David faced Goliath. The Israelite soldiers shook with fear,
but David reminded them of the God of Israel.
Throughout
the book of Psalms it is also clear that David was sure of God's love,
grace and mercy. The bible describes him as a man after God's own heart I Samuel 13:14.
These are people that rejoiced in God's love. When we are sure of God's
love, we become focused on Him, on His favours, the "little things"
around, rather than what we lack. Like catching the last seat in the
bus, in the next town, after a late booking (my experience).
Easier
said than done, I know. I have that challenge too sometimes, but we can
continue and grow in this journey together. It is empowering to find
assurance in God's love and goodness. I personally feel empowered, not
of my own strength but of God's.
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