It’s Who You Know!

Written by Emmie Stanley

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“Grace and peace be multiplied to you IN THE KNOWLEDGE of God and of Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, THROUGH THE KNOWLEDGE of Him who called us by glory and virtue” (2 Peter 1:2-3, NKJV, emphasis mine).

Think of it, the more we know God, the more grace and peace is multiplied to us. The promise goes on to say that we can also experience everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him! Knowledge refreshes, it brings life, and it is like fertilizer to flowers.

This is where the spiritual flows into the physical. The more we know God and His promises, the more peace and provision we will experience in our every day lives. To KNOW Jesus is not just a spiritual thing but a very practical thing. The knowledge of God guides us in our relationships, health, business, and many other areas, making the way toward a rich and joyful life.

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We think of reading our Bibles as a “spiritual” activity separate from our physical lives. But in reality the outflow of studying and practicing the Word of God becomes most evident in our daily living, as we apply the principals we have learned.

Contrary to the well known saying, ignorance is not bliss, and in fact often leads to difficulty and hardship. Bliss is to know our God who always has the very best for us, to know His ways and practice them. When we walk in the knowledge of God, the details of life run more smoothly and the natural outcome is greater peace and successful living.

“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6, NKJV).

Questions: As we get to know God better, what can be the exciting result in our lives?

About the Author Emmie Stanley

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5 Responses to “It’s Who You Know!”

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Nancy says:

July 31, 2010 at 4:50 pm

“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” John 13:17

“I AM the Good Shepherd; I Know My sheep and My sheep know Me … and I lay down my life for the sheep.” John 10″14
Shelley Anderson says:

July 31, 2010 at 4:33 pm

that I am LOVED all the time….
patricia says:

July 31, 2010 at 3:21 pm

As I read today’s devotional was reminded of the words in Proverbs 24:3,4.

Yes, I too want to be a house filled with rare and beautiful treasures that come from seeking Godly wisdom through His word.
cheryl burton says:

July 31, 2010 at 11:06 am

I really enjoyed this devotional..-I have had some really hard and difficult times. In the past month I have experienced health problems,financial problems and stress on my job. But the more time I spend studying and praying and focusing on God I received so much piece in the mist of everything that was going on.
Helen Grace Lescheid says:

July 31, 2010 at 8:20 am

Thank you, Emmie, for this great insight. Jesus is the prime example of this, isn’t He? Knowing the Father as he did carried over into everything he did. Oh, to be like Him!