Victory in Knowing Christ

People who live in the same time at the same place differ in their opinions in what it means to have a good life. Some will believe that having a good life is about finding and enjoying as much pleasure as possible in a lifetime. Others will suggest that a good life is about being good to others by helping them in their troubles. As in all things, our thoughts should not be concerned with what the world says is good, but what God says is good.

Consider some of the great heroes of the Bible. Abraham, Moses, David and Daniel are just a few examples of mighty men of God. Each had difficult times, but all of them saw the incredible victory of God in their lives. They are some of the greatest examples of how we should be living our lives. While all of these men have different stories, all of these men have this in common: they knew God, and they sought to know Him more.

Whether in poverty or wealth, these men of God always searched for God, so that they might know Him. Jim Downing says, "Knowing God is the relationship in which He delights. Inviting Him to share every experience in our lives is the secret of getting to know Him better daily and in progressively challenging situations, and in any crisis He allows." We have triumph in this world when we trust in God and abide, or dwell, with Him. And when we are abiding with God, we come to know Him. To know God means we will know victory, in addition to the many other wonderful gifts He gives us, such as hope, love, and faith.

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