Many people know things about God. They may know Bible verses, church words, Christian songs, and the right answers to spiritual questions. But knowing about God is not the same as truly knowing God. The real question is not simply, “How much do I know?” but, “Do I desire a deeper relationship with Him?”
First, We Must Admit How Much We Still Lack
If we truly want to know God, we must first be honest about how little we really know Him. It is easy to measure ourselves by what we do in church, what responsibilities we carry, or how much religious information we have learned. But God looks deeper than that. He sees how we pray. He sees what is happening in our hearts. He knows whether we are drawing near to Him or simply going through the motions.
Many of us may be spiritually poorer than we realize. We may look fine on the outside while feeling distant, dry, or distracted on the inside. That is why we need to ask God to show us the truth about ourselves. A simple prayer might be, “Lord, show me where I am far from You. Teach me to want You more.”
Second, We Must Seek the Savior
The good news is that God has not left us guessing. If we want to know God, we must come to Jesus. When Jesus lived on earth, He welcomed ordinary people into His company. Fishermen, tax collectors, hurting people, confused people, and sinners came close to Him. As they spent time with Him, they learned what God is like—merciful, holy, patient, truthful, loving, and full of grace.
The Old Testament also gives us glimpses of the Lord drawing near to His people. In the book of Daniel, a mysterious fourth figure appears with the three men in the fiery furnace, and God sends His angel to shut the mouths of the lions when Daniel is in danger. These moments remind us that God comes near to rescue, strengthen, and reveal Himself to those who trust Him.
Jesus is not physically walking beside us today as He did with His disciples, but we can still know Him. We seek Him through prayer, Scripture, worship, obedience, and daily dependence on His grace. He has promised that those who seek Him with all their hearts will find Him. This is not a shallow search. It is a sincere turning of the whole heart toward Christ.
A Simple Question for Us
So we must ask ourselves: Do we truly desire this kind of knowledge of God? If we do, then we must stop pretending we are richer than we are and begin seeking Jesus with honesty and hunger. The people who can truly tell the world they know God are not those who merely know facts about Him, but those who have sought Christ, found His company, and walked with Him in faith.
Minister A Francine Green I July 2026