I was watching an instructional video about how to make studying the Bible a consistent habit. The teacher was explaining that deepening our relationship with God should be our primary purpose in our studies, and then she added with a twinkle in her eyes, “Spoiler alert: It never ends!”
That was food for thought. It never ends. Getting to know God in His fullness and glory is our lifelong journey, and even then, this amazing adventure will never end. As Paul said, now we understand God and His ways as if we were looking through an old, first-century, blurry mirror, but in eternity we will know Him as He knows us. “Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely” (1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT). How long will it take to get to know God completely? Well, who knows? We will have all eternity for this amazing adventure. “This is God, our God forever and ever. He will guide us forever” (Psalm 48:14).
That’s the beautiful part! It’s like a young married couple who are getting to know each other; there is a lifetime of experiences, joys, and even challenges ahead. Slowly but surely, their lives meld as they discover the inner depths of each other’s souls. How wonderful for us to discover God in this way, and how He delights in walking hand in hand with us, revealing His nature to us as we go. What an exciting prospect! “Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!” (Romans 11:33).
This month’s issue of Activated explores several facets of God’s nature: His consistency and faithfulness (page 3), His mercy and love (pages 8-9), and His sovereignty, goodness, comfort, and presence (pages 12-13). The feature article provides an in-depth study of the Trinity (pages 4-6).
It is encouraging to know that we don’t have to understand all God’s ways before we begin our journey, and He has promised to be with us and guide us every step of the way.
Happy traveling!