There is a difference between believing and knowing. I believe that God is who He says He is and that He can do what He says He can do. I know that He has redeemed me with the blood of His precious Son.
Believing is holding an opinion without having a way to prove it. Knowing is an understanding that is backed up with solid evidence and trust in the source of that evidence. That’s a strong academic statement so let me see if I can explain.
When I sit down on a chair I instinctively know that it’s there. Since I can’t see behind me I have no way of proving that until I sit down. I simply know that the chair is there and totally trust it will hold my weight.
So how do I know that God is really God, that He really can do all He says, that He redeemed me? That requires a special kind of relationship and that’s the key. I have built a relationship with Him. How? I spend time with Him, in the Word. I talk with Him, in prayer. I discuss Him with other Believer’s.
GOD is striding ahead of you. Proudly, with importance in His step. He’s covering every second, every nuance of this day.
He’s right there with you. Not just ahead but in front, back, sides, up and down. In my mind, my heart, my soul. He has all of me.
He won’t let you down. He keeps all of His promises, faithfully. He never fails me.
Don’t be intimidated. There are bullies and controllers everywhere, including our inner minds! Stop listening to them. Only God is worth consistently listening to!
Don’t worry! Just stop letting whatever is bothering you have such control. God is in control. He has it all covered.
Originally posted on October 5, 2020 under the title He Has All Of Me
Here are some thoughts I had as I read this excellent book, Defiant Joy by Jennifer Michelle Greenberg.
We enjoy so many blessings in this life. So many… Ephesians 1:3-23 gives us a nearly exhaustive list and these are only an example of the joy that will come when we get to heaven. God said so. It will be so!
We cannot make our own joy. It’s just not possible. We must understand that God gifts us with joy, His joy. I was able to find more than 150 Bible verses about joy. Every one of them connects to God! One in particular stands out to me – The joy of the Lord is my strength. Nehemiah 8:10
It has become very obvious to me that tears and joy often go together. Have you ever cried in response to joy, to worship, to intense happiness? I would venture to say that all of us have. Legitimate tears are a real sign that God lives in us.
Are you convinced that God really loves us? The conviction of God’s love for His children is absolutely necessary to understanding His joy and how it is given to us. Absolute certainty in His love and joy is where we find total rest.
The evil one, satan, loves to undermine our joy. He is a real expert at this. He does not want us to understand that our faith is the foundation of understanding joy. He will do everything in his power to undermine our faith. That includes waging war against our joy.
When all is said and done, when Jesus returns or we draw our final breath we can know, without question, that God is the foundation and giver of joy.
This book is more than worth your time. It was helpful to me in so many ways. I have a better understanding of so many of the stories in the Word and how they apply to this walk I’ve chosen with Jesus. Do you like books that are full of connections? This one is for you! I highly recommend reading this. I know I’ll be reading it again and again.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free directly from Net Galley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR requirements, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
I’ve read that verse a hundred times or more and realized that comparisons involving myself and someone else are self-defeating. The only true comparison I can make is between me and me. If a comparison must be made it can be done a bit differently. I can look at a past experience and compare the current incident to determine if there has been any growth. So then if I can see progress I will feel better, if not, I’ll need to find a way to improve.
Abba, Father, in Jesus’ Name I thank You for creating me as a unique individual. Forgive me for comparing myself to anyone else and help me see myself as You see me.
A Satisfied Spirit 
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