Journey into Faith
Knowing God Better: Two Worlds—Part 2
We live in two interwoven worlds—one visible and one invisible. We are very familiar with the first because we perceive and function in it every day. The second, however, remains more hidden from our awareness.
These two worlds are perceived in different ways. The visible world—sometimes called the natural or physical realm—is perceived with our natural senses. The other is the realm of the invisible. It is often called the supernatural or spiritual world. It cannot be perceived through our physical senses but must be discerned through spiritual ones. Jesus referred to this kind of spiritual perception when He asked His disciples, "Having eyes, do you not see, and having ears, do you not hear?" (Mark 8:18 ESV)
Jesus was not speaking of physical eyesight or hearing but of the ability to perceive spiritual truth—to see, as it were, into the invisible realm. Many who saw Him with their natural eyes did not recognize who He was, while others discerned His true identity and received His words.
Hearing the Voice of God: The Foundation (part 1)
Most believers have asked this question at some point: Is God really speaking to me—or is it just my own thoughts? Some even ask if God still speaks at all. Still others, who believe that He does speak, wonder how they can recognize His voice. These are questions that have been in the hearts of seekers for generations, because the longing to hear God is as old as humanity itself.
When God Invites us into His Heart
Most Christians would say that to know God is the deepest desire of their hearts. Jesus Himself defined eternal life in these terms: “Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” (John 17:3 NIV) But what does it really mean to know God?