By Aaron Joseph Hall

When I first learned about God nothing changed but when I came to know God that changed everything. I can remember being around the age of 5 and hearing about Jesus one Easter morning. I learned about Jesus but that wasn’t when I came to know Jesus.

Fast forward more than fifteen years, I found myself in a small church on the outskirts of town. It was then, that night, that I came to know Jesus—it seemed like any other ordinary night but God had a divine appointment on the calendar for that night.

Over the years I’ve learned that we can know about God but still be far from God. That’s how I lived for so many years. I could quote John 3:16, tell you who Mary and Joseph were, and even retell many popular Bible stories. But I didn’t know the Author personally. I didn’t know Jesus. We didn’t have a relationship. But God—that night I thought was random that God had other plans for hanged everything.

I want to share with you briefly 3 Bible verses about Knowing God and how that changes everything. It changed everything for me when I realized knowing God is better than only knowing about God.

Proverbs 8:17, “I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me” (ESV).

God is not a distant deity that we cannot know. God is personal. He desires to have a relationship with each of us. He’s not one to rule and rein without ever being close to you as a Father. He desires a close, intimate relationship with His children. And Scripture is clear if we seek to know Him we will find Him!

Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (ESV).

I tend to be a very busy person. That’s largely due to ADHD. Being still doesn’t come naturally. But as I dig into God’s Word I see a common theme: When we are still we are more sensitive to the things of God! And the more still I am, the more often I sit quietly before Him, the more I get to know about God, and the more I know God. Of course, we will never know everything about God—and that’s okay!

But there is a truth to Christians knowing God so well their daily lives are lived as examples of someone who communes with God on a daily basis. Their life reflects a stillness before God! I want that to be me!

Being still before God positions us to know God more intimately—and that changes everything!

1 John 2:4, “Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him…” (ESV).

I see all the time on social media people claiming to know God, sharing Scripture, and posting encouraging words but when examining their life they don’t keep Jesus’ commands. You cannot claim to know God and then at the same time deny Him with your daily actions. The Bible says in 1 John 2:4 that if we claim to know God and don’t keep His commands we are liars and there is no truth in us! That’s a bold statement, right?

When we follow Jesus, and obey His commands we know the truth (who is Jesus), and knowing Jesus changes everything! Knowing Jesus brings us from death to life. Knowing Jesus gives us hope and assurance no matter what we face in this life.

If we truly know Jesus the truth is in us. And when the Spirit of Jesus lives inside of us we are different. The Bible makes that clear in 2 Corinthians 5:17.

Today, ask yourself, “How well do you know God?” and “How much time do I spend with Him to get to know Him more?” Get in the Word today. The Bible is an open door to knowing your Creator!

Having Spiritual Eyesight To Know God

Developing spiritual eyesight is crucial in truly knowing God. It's not merely about surface-level knowledge but about perceiving His presence and workings in our lives.

Scripture to know God provides us with a lens to understand His character and His desires for us. In every verse, there's an invitation to dive deeper into His love and wisdom and know just who Jesus is!

One poignant bible verse to know God is found in Jeremiah 29:13, "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." This verse captures the essence of pursuing God wholeheartedly, knowing that He eagerly awaits our earnest seeking. He’s always ready and willing to receive us with open arms like a loving father.

Additionally, Psalm 119:105 reminds us that God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. By immersing ourselves in Scripture, we gain clarity and direction in our journey of knowing God more and more.

As we meditate on these verses about knowing God, let's open our hearts to His revelation and allow His Word to illuminate our understanding. With spiritual eyesight, we can perceive the depth of His love and experience the fullness of His presence in our lives.

Conclusion 

In this blog post, we've explored the difference between merely knowing about God and truly knowing God on a personal level. 

Through three key Bible verses about knowing God, we've dug into the essence of knowing God intimately. Proverbs 8:17 reminds us of God's accessible nature, inviting us to seek and find Him through diligent pursuit. Psalm 46:10 emphasizes the significance of stillness, allowing us to tune into His presence and deepen our relationship. Lastly, 1 John 2:4 serves as a sobering reminder that genuine knowledge of God reflects in our obedience to His commands, transforming our lives from within.

By immersing ourselves in His Word, we unlock the door to a richer understanding of the Lord and begin on a journey of continual growth and transformation, guided by these verses about knowing God.

Aaron Joseph Hall is a husband, dad, pastor, speaker, and author. His latest book, Redeem the Story, is now available. He writes at TheGospelCollective.org. You can connect with him on X, Instagram, and Facebook.