Knowing God Intimately

Good morning Brothers, Happy Sunday! Praise God for waking you up to see the first day of the week. God loves you. I love you. Take a moment to rest and remember the battle is not yours, it is the Lord’s. In a loud voice they were saying: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!(Revelation‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬). Let’s sing, Standing on the promises of Christ my King, Thru eternal ages let His praises ring; Glory in the highest I will shout and sing, Standing on the promises of God. Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God my Savior; Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God. Today’s verse is from Philippians 3:10-11. I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. In the book of Philippians, Paul encourages Christians to stay focused on Jesus and not place their faith in their own ability to live good lives. Paul didn't view his suffering as a problem, but an opportunity. We gain a greater understanding of how deeply Jesus loves us when we lay aside our rights in order to love, forgive, serve, and help others—no matter the cost. God loves you deeply. He wants to know you intimately. What is your next step to know Him in a deeper way? What do you need to sacrifice to better understand His ultimate sacrifice? Share your response with a trusted friend or family member as you challenge yourself to live daily as Christ did. God loves you. Have a blessed day.