October 9, 2014 (Thursday)
The Apostle Paul expressed his desire to know Christ better in Philippians 3:10. Last evening at Prayer Meeting I shared these thoughts about that (adapted from a sermon by George W. Truett).
1. We begin by asking ourselves how well we know Him now (John 17:3)
2. We must love the Bible (Psalm 119:105)
3. We need meditation (Psalm 19:14)
4. We need daily secret prayer (Matthew 6:6)
5. We must watch against sin (1 John 2:1)
6. We must have Christian friends (1 Corinthians 15:33)
7. We must be busy for Him (John 9:4)
8. We must pay the price, whatever it may be (Philippians 3:8)
(Scriptures referenced here are presented below)
More about Jesus
More about Jesus would I know,
More of His grace to others show;
More of His saving fulness see,
More of His love who died for me.
More, more about Jesus,
More, more about Jesus;
More of His saving fulness see,
More of His love who died for me.
John 17:3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Psalms 19:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Matt 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
1 John 2:1 My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin.
1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.
John 9:4 We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us. The night is coming, and then no one can work.
Philippians 3:8 I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ