Know Him More

          Some of my best memories are the family gatherings and meals that we had, especially during the holidays.  These were times of sharing and getting to know each other better.  But, unfortunately, as time goes on it becomes more difficult for everyone to be there.  Family members move or start their own family traditions.  And that was the case again for us this Easter.
          Last week I thought more about these good times as I read a devotional for March 30 in David Jeremiah's devotional booklet, Turning Points.  I've never reproduced a complete devotional before, but this time I feel it is worthy of being shared.  So, I hope this speaks to you.

          "One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days if my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple."  Psalm 27:4
          "It often happens over a holiday meal or at a birthday party.  Family members begin reminiscing and before you know it, children are hearing stories about their parents and grandparents that they've never heard before.  Or adult children begin sharing some of their exploits from their childhood and their parents learn what the kids "got away with" while they weren't looking."
          "It seems as though no matter how well we know someone, even our own family members, there's always more to learn about them.  The same is true for our relationship with our Heavenly Father.  Some of us have been learning about God since before we can remember.  But there's always more for us to learn about Him.  Like David, we should desire to know our Father more, to become closer to Him.  Begin studying a specific attribute of God or spend time slowly reading through the Gospels – seek to know Him better each day."

          "The longer you know Christ, and the nearer you come to him, still the more do you see of his glory."  John Flavel

 

1. More about Jesus I would know,

More of His grace to others show;

More of His saving fulness see,

More of His love who died for me.

Refrain:

More, more about Jesus,

More, more about Jesus;

More of His saving fulness see,

More of His love who died for me.

 

2. More about Jesus let me learn,

More of His holy will discern;

Spirit of God, my teacher be,

Showing the things of Christ to me.

Refrain:

More, more about Jesus,

More, more about Jesus;

More of His saving fulness see,

More of His love who died for me.

 

3. More about Jesus, in His Word,

Holding communion with my Lord;

Hearing His voice in every line,

Making each faithful saying mine.

Refrain:

More, more about Jesus,

More, more about Jesus;

More of His saving fulness see,

More of His love who died for me.

 

4. More about Jesus on His throne,

Riches in glory all His own;

More of His kingdom's sure increase;

More of His coming, Prince of Peace.

Refrain:

More, more about Jesus,

More, more about Jesus;

More of His saving fulness see,

More of His love who died for me.