“This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence: If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” (1 John 3:19-20)
This week I’d like to share with you two more reflections written during my quiet time with the Lord. They are taken directly from passages of Scripture and focus on the character of God. I would encourage you to listen, reflect and “soak in” these truths about God, our Heavenly Father.
The first reflection is a prayer entitled, God Knows Everything: Lord, I praise you today because you are Omniscient. You know everything. You see my ways and count my every step (Job 31:4, 34:21). No matter how many people live on earth, your understanding has no limit (Psalm 147:5). Even when you were on earth you knew all people (John 2:24). After your disciples spent time with you, they saw that you knew all things (John 16:30, 21:17). You know everyone's heart (Acts 1:24). Because of that, I don't need to hide any failure, sin, or fear that I have. You already know all about it.
Nothing in all creation is hidden from your sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before your eyes (Hebrews 4:13). Teach me to be open and honest about everything with you. Make my struggles, my decisions, my hurts to all be things that I lay before you regularly, because you Lord, already know. There will be times that I will feel false guilt from Satan or from myself. In my heart I will feel condemned. It is then that I need to have my heart set at rest in your presence. I praise you because your Word says, “You are even greater than my heart, and you know everything” (1 John 3:19-20).
I am so thankful that God knows everything! We are also so thankful for all your church is doing to take positive steps forward by focusing on the basics of what the Lord has revealed to us for a healthy future:
Mobilizing everyone in unity
Blessing your community
Bringing people to Jesus
Becoming Christlike disciples
We are also leaning in together, participating in the selection of our next superintendent. Make sure you reach out to a District Advisory Committee member and give your feedback. We have wonderful days ahead on the CCD. You are loved.
Larry McKain, Superintendent
Chicago Central District
Church of the Nazarene