There is a desire in man to know his maker. In the world we live in, man tries to explain away creation by taking God out of the equation. This is so that man does not have to be accountable to God.
I want to know God because I know that without Him I am nothing and His ways are much better than my ways. Whenever I try to do something without Him, I fail miserably.
Jeremiah tried to tell this to the king of Judah.
But a beautiful cedar palace does not make a great king! Your father, Josiah, also had plenty to eat and drink. But he was just and right in all his dealings. That is why God blessed him. He gave justice and help to the poor and needy, and everything went well for him. Isn’t that what it means to know me?” says the Lord .
Jeremiah 22:15-16 NLT
1. Be just and right in your dealings.
When we deal with others or when we do business we need to be honest and trustworthy. We need to be people of integrity.
2. Help the poor and needy.
We should not look down our noses at people who are less fortunate than we are. Rather we should help them the best we can. This does not always mean giving them money, but sometimes it means giving them a meal or just listening to their needs and praying with them.
The other day Bonnie came home from work and told me of a couple of kids who had shoes that were way too small for them. Her heart was broken as their parents refused to be in their lives. We decided to go and buy them new shoes. We can't do this for every child, but when we see a need and God impresses us to do it, we do.
Thank you Lord for your blessings on my life. You have been so good to me. I want to know you more. Help me today to get so close to you that I become distinctly aware of you all the time. I want to follow your ways.
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