The Word took on flesh and became human and chose to live alongside us. We have seen Him, enveloped in undeniable splendor—the one true Son of the Father—evidenced in the perfect balance of grace and truth. John 1:14 VOICE
Out of the three Keys to George Muellers amazing life, I believe my favorite is the last one. Mainly because it’s the most overlooked one by Believers; to enjoy God. It sounds so simple doesn’t it? But how many of us really enjoy our relationship with the Lord? Come on be honest, most of us see God as being much too serious to have fun. But remember it was God who gave us the ability to laugh, emotions to experience joy and happiness in all His creations. And relationships to share this wonderful life He gave us. Truth is He created us to have a relationship with Him and one another.
George Mueller got this and his words ring as true today as they did in when he said them: But in what way shall we attain to this settled happiness of soul? How shall we learn to enjoy God? How obtain such an all-sufficient soul-satisfying portion in him as shall enable us to let go the things of this world as vain and worthless in comparison? I answer, This happiness is to be obtained through the study of the Holy Scriptures. God has therein revealed Himself unto us in the face of Jesus Christ. In them . . . we become acquainted with the character of God. Our eyes are divinely opened to see what a lovely Being God is! And this good, gracious, loving, heavenly Father is ours, our portion for time and for eternity. The more we know of God, the happier we are. . . . When we became a little acquainted with God . . . our true happiness . . . commenced; and the more we become acquainted with him, the more truly happy we become. What will make us so exceedingly happy in heaven? It will be the fuller knowledge of God. ”
What encouragement it is for us to want to read the Word for the sheer purpose of knowing God better. In the Old Testament to see how in everyone of His names describes His character and see who He truly is. That He’s still the same, His character never changes. In everyone of Jesus’ name we can see the love of our Father towards His creation. When we see spending time in the Word, it becomes like a coffee date with Him, relaxed and a relational conversation. A time of talking about the things that are happening around us, making plans for the future, guidance and direction for the present. Then we realize that we are enjoying our time with the Lord and we want to do it more. Let’s take advice from Mueller, to relax and enjoy our time with Abba.
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