Do You Know Your God? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Do You Know Your God?

Introduction

There is a difference between knowing about God and knowing God.

Many attend church, sing songs, and recite verses, yet do not truly know the God they profess.

Daniel 11:32 says:

“But the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great exploits.”

It is not the people who merely hear about God that do great exploits, but those who know Him personally.

The way you know God:

Determines how you walk with Him.

Defines how you respond in challenges.

Shapes your prayer life.

Influences how you see yourself and others.

1. We Should Not Belittle Our God

One of the greatest hindrances to faith is having a small view of God.

Some people think God is too busy to care about their needs, so they do not pray boldly.

Others believe God can only help in small matters but not in issues that look impossible.

Some only see God through the lens of their environment or culture, thinking He is limited to their nation, church, or personal understanding.

Scripture declares in Jeremiah 32:27:

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?”

We should never belittle our God because:

He is the Creator of the universe, who made all things by the word of His power.

He parted the Red Sea, proving nothing can stand in His way.

He raised the dead, demonstrating power over life and death.

He provided manna daily in the wilderness, showing His consistent provision.

When we belittle God, we limit what He can do in and through us.

2. The Way You See God Matters

Numbers 13 recounts the story of the twelve spies sent to view the Promised Land:

Ten saw giants and saw themselves as grasshoppers.

Two, Caleb and Joshua, saw the same giants but viewed them through the greatness of God.

Your perspective of God will determine your response to life:

If you see God as small, every problem will look like a mountain.

If you see God as mighty, every mountain will look like an opportunity for Him to reveal His power.

If you see God as loving and faithful, you will approach Him confidently in prayer.

If you see Him as distant, you will approach Him with fear and hesitation.

Psalm 34:3 says:

“Oh, magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt His name together.”

We do not change God’s size by magnifying Him; we change our perception so we can trust Him fully.

3. Knowing God Means Experiencing Him

To truly know God:

You must go beyond religious activities and enter a relationship of intimacy with Him.

You should desire to understand His nature, His ways, and His voice.

You must allow Him to walk with you in your daily activities.

Paul’s cry in Philippians 3:10 was:

“That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.”

Paul had planted churches and seen miracles but still desired to know God more.

To experience God:

Read and meditate on His Word with the expectation of hearing Him.

Pray, not as a ritual, but as a conversation with your Father.

Obey His voice, even when it requires sacrifice.

Live with a hunger for His presence daily.

4. Knowing God Builds Confidence

David, a young shepherd, faced Goliath while the entire army of Israel was trembling. The difference was that David knew his God.

In 1 Samuel 17:45, David declared:

“You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts.”

David’s confidence did not rest on his experience or skill but on his knowledge of God.

When you know God:

You can face challenges without fear.

You will not run from spiritual battles but will confront them in faith.

You will not be intimidated by the opinions of people.

You will trust in God’s faithfulness even when circumstances look impossible.

5. Knowing God Requires Pursuit

God desires to be known, but it requires intentional pursuit.

James 4:8 says:

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”

Pursuing God involves:

Setting aside time daily to seek Him, even when you do not feel like it.

Fasting to quiet your flesh and tune your spirit to hear Him clearly.

Being consistent in studying the Scriptures to know His heart and mind.

Cultivating a lifestyle of worship beyond Sunday services.

Knowing God is not a one-time event; it is a lifelong journey.

Those who pursue God deeply are the ones who experience Him deeply.

6. God Wants to Reveal Himself to You

God is not hiding from you. He wants you to know Him personally.