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In
my previous post, I talked briefly about what it is to be a slave. A
slave of God. Much of that was focused on what it entails to be a
slave, and what exactly is the identity of a slave. Now, I'd like to
do a few quick notes on what it means to be a particular slave of
GOD. We've looked at the slave. Now let's look at the Master. Who and
what is the Master, and why is He mentioned here? Let's take a look.
So we realize that we are slaves of God, but now, my friends, I'd like to ask you the infinite, stupid question: Who is God? What is God? Before you roll your eyes, think about this for a moment.
We
all have some idea of who and what God is, whether it be right or
wrong. For a moment we'll put aside non-believing, non-Christian
circles and just focus on those who believe in the God of the
Christian Bible. Again, we all believe in God. We believe in the God
of the Bible. But who is He? What is He? Everyone, right or wrong,
has a different idea, a different perception, on this issue…frankly,
I personally believe, no one's view of God is fully right this side
of heaven. We all have our imperfect aspect somehow of God. But
disregarding that, it's obvious, that is also the biggest, most
massive question we can ask.
But let me ask you this: When was the last time you simply took time to reflect on who God is? And is this not important?
Bear in mind, the
whole entire purpose of our being, is to know our God, and His plan
and purpose. As Christians, we must, must reflect often on the
Scriptures to stay healthy, alive believers. And why is this? Because
in the Scriptures is “life.” (John 5:39) When we study the Word
of God, we learn, we are made aware, or are reminded of certain
truths we must need to maintain focus on. I believe, the more we
study, the more we pray…the more we learn about God, who He is, and
thus our Life is increased, our Joy, our Rest in Him.
The
more we know of God, and focus on God, the more we are alive, happy,
and joyful human beings. Thus, studying, reflecting, and learning
about God is essential to life, to happiness. We were designed to
have a relationship with Him. Of course the quality of our lives
comes from our knowledge and experience of Him!
This being said, I believe as stupid, or as redundant, or as infinite in size as this question is…it is our duty, and joy, to reflect on it, and spend eternity regarding it. Who is God?
I'll
post more soon on the barest, barest bones of the answer. But I fear
I have not really studying enough myself to answer well, so I will do
so before I post the answer.
~Alex
Phil.
4:13
